Cursive Wada 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, handmade, handwritten feel, brush realism, expressive display, personal tone, brushy, textured, slanted, looping, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and a narrow, compact footprint. Strokes show clear pressure modulation, with thicker downstrokes and tapered entries/exits, plus slightly rough, ink-like edges that suggest a marker or dry brush. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with generous curves, occasional open counters, and a bouncy baseline rhythm that keeps words moving forward. Capitals are tall and assertive, while lowercase forms stay compact with slim bowls and quick, angled terminals.
This style works best where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired—logos and brand accents, product labels, posters, social graphics, and pull quotes. It’s most effective at display sizes, especially for short headlines and punchy phrases where the brush texture and slanted rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick handwritten notes or energetic packaging copy. Its brisk rhythm and brush texture feel personable and contemporary, balancing spontaneity with enough consistency to read comfortably in short bursts.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with an energetic cadence and a slightly textured stroke. It prioritizes personality and movement over strict uniformity, aiming to bring a human, expressive note to modern display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, reinforcing the condensed feel, while the irregular stroke edges add a tactile, handmade character. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with simple shapes and lively diagonals that match the alphabet’s momentum.