Cursive Atdap 15 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, social media, packaging, invites, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, personal tone, informal display, handwritten charm, lively emphasis, casual branding, monoline, looping, bouncy, rounded, airy.
A casual handwritten script with a forward slant and a lightly bouncing baseline. Strokes are predominantly monoline with gentle swelling at turns, and terminals finish in tapered, pen-like flicks. Letterforms are narrow and upright in footprint, with simplified joins that alternate between connected and partially separated shapes, creating a variable rhythm across words. Ascenders are tall and prominent, while the lowercase body stays compact, giving the overall texture an airy, high-contrast-in-height silhouette rather than heavy color.
Well-suited to short to medium lines of display text such as quotes, greetings, invitations, and social media graphics where a personal voice is desired. It also works for packaging accents, labels, and headings that benefit from a friendly handwritten feel. For best results, use at larger sizes or with generous spacing to let the compact lowercase and tall ascenders breathe.
The font reads as approachable and upbeat, like quick marker or brush notes that still aim for clarity. Its looping forms and lively motion add a personable, conversational tone that feels informal rather than ceremonial. Overall, it conveys warmth and spontaneity without looking messy.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident handwriting with a consistent slant, smooth curves, and an energetic rhythm. The compact lowercase and expressive capitals suggest an emphasis on personable display readability rather than formal calligraphy. The overall construction balances casual charm with enough consistency to function in repeated, branded use.
Capitals are expressive and slightly oversized, acting as visual entry points with broader curves and occasional loop-like structures. Rounded bowls and open counters keep the text from clogging, while long ascenders and occasional extended exit strokes add movement and a handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same casual, single-stroke logic, staying simple and readable.