Cursive Narer 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, headlines, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, retro, handmade, expressive, approachable, nostalgic, informal, brushy, rounded, bouncy, monoline, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and a smooth, mostly monoline stroke that occasionally swells at curves. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed in their counters, with lively baseline movement and generous joining behavior in the lowercase. Capitals are simplified and flowing rather than ornate, keeping a consistent rhythm with the lowercase. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with soft curves and a handwritten, slightly irregular finish.
Works best for short to medium display text where the connected script can build strong word shapes—logos, headlines, packaging callouts, event materials, and social graphics. It can also suit quotes or taglines when set with ample line spacing to accommodate its sweeping joins and descenders.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick signage or a handwritten note with confident, energetic strokes. Its bounce and sweep give it a nostalgic, mid-century casual feel while staying approachable and warm.
Designed to emulate a confident brush-script hand with a fast, fluid rhythm and friendly readability. The goal appears to be an expressive, informal voice that adds personality and motion without heavy ornamentation.
The texture is deliberately informal: stroke edges feel brush-like rather than mechanically perfect, and spacing varies subtly to preserve a natural written cadence. The slant and long, curving entries/exits make it feel most coherent when letters can connect and form continuous word shapes.