Cursive Polip 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, greeting cards, friendly, playful, whimsical, casual, crafty, handwritten charm, personal tone, decorative display, signature feel, looping, monoline feel, bouncy baseline, tall ascenders, rounded terminals.
This script shows a smooth, pen-drawn rhythm with pronounced entry and exit strokes, frequent loops, and a gentle rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and compact, with relatively narrow bowls and long ascenders/descenders that create an airy vertical texture. Stroke contrast is noticeable, with thicker downstrokes and finer connecting hairlines; terminals often taper or finish in small flicks. Connectivity is intermittent—many lowercase letters link naturally, while others stand with calligraphic lead-ins—giving lines of text a lively, hand-written flow.
Best suited for short to medium-length display copy such as logos, product labels, invitations, headings, and social posts where personality is the priority. It can also work for pull quotes or captions when set with generous tracking and line spacing to accommodate the tall loops and descenders.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a buoyant, personal feel that suggests handwritten notes, boutique branding, and lighthearted messaging. Its looping capitals and rhythmic joins add a slightly whimsical charm without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush-pen handwriting: expressive capitals, smooth joins, and a varied stroke that adds visual emphasis and a handmade signature quality. It prioritizes charm and motion over strict uniformity, aiming for an approachable, crafted look.
Capitals are especially expressive, featuring open loops and extended swashes that can increase word width and add emphasis at display sizes. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, rounded shapes and occasional looped construction (notably in the 2 and 3), helping them blend into script settings.