Cursive Fodat 16 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, quotes, casual, friendly, expressive, personal, airy, handwritten feel, signature look, casual elegance, quick notes, monoline, loopy, tall, bouncy, calligraphic.
A lively handwritten script with tall, slender letterforms and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes are predominantly monoline with gentle pressure modulation, producing clean curves and occasional tapered terminals. The rhythm is quick and elastic: ascenders stretch high, lowercase forms stay compact, and spacing varies naturally, creating an organic, written-on-the-fly texture. Many characters show simplified joins and open counters, with looped details appearing in select capitals and descenders.
Best suited for short-to-medium text where a human, conversational feel is desired—social posts, packaging accents, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It also works well for names, headings, and signature-like lockups where the tall proportions can add elegance while remaining casual.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like neat signature-style handwriting used for notes, captions, or lightweight branding. Its airy construction and energetic slant add a sense of motion and spontaneity without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to capture a quick, contemporary cursive handwriting look with an emphasis on slender proportions, smooth flow, and a light, approachable presence. The forms prioritize natural rhythm and personal character over strict uniformity, aiming for an authentic written impression.
Capitals tend to be more gestural and loop-driven, while lowercase letters are simpler and more streamlined, helping mixed-case text stay readable. Numerals are similarly handwritten, with rounded shapes and slightly irregular widths that match the script’s natural cadence.