Cursive Semov 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, handmade, lively, casual, playful, handwritten feel, expressive display, casual warmth, brush lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loopy, chunky.
A brush-pen cursive with thick, inked strokes and brisk entry/exit terminals. Letterforms are rounded and slightly condensed, with a lively baseline bounce and frequent partial connections between characters. Strokes show clear pressure modulation—heavy downstrokes paired with slimmer links and hairline turns—creating an energetic rhythm. Counters are compact and the joins are soft, giving the overall texture a dense, poster-ready color while remaining distinctly handwritten.
Well-suited for short headlines, logo wordmarks, product labels, and promotional graphics where a handmade voice is desirable. It also works nicely for social posts, invitations, and pull quotes, especially when set with generous spacing and minimal tracking to preserve its natural flow.
The tone feels upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on packaging or a café chalkboard. Its buoyant curves and informal joins give it an approachable, youthful character that reads as cheerful rather than formal or refined.
Designed to mimic confident brush lettering with a friendly, informal cadence—prioritizing expressive texture, rounded forms, and smooth cursive motion for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, monoline-inspired silhouettes but retain brush swelling and tapered ends, helping them blend with the lowercase. Numerals are similarly casual and rounded, with noticeable stroke swelling at curves and hooks. The font’s texture is best appreciated at display sizes where the pressure contrast and terminal flicks stay clear.