Cursive Dute 10 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, delicate, formal, vintage, signature, formal elegance, ornamental capitals, delicate script, swashy, flourished, hairline, looped, calligraphic.
A delicate cursive script with hairline strokes and gentle stroke modulation, set on a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and refined, with narrow proportions and generous use of entry/exit strokes that create a smooth handwritten rhythm. Capitals feature prominent swashes and looping terminals, while lowercase forms stay small and understated, keeping the texture light and airy. Numerals follow the same thin, flowing construction and integrate comfortably with the script style.
Well-suited for wedding stationery, event invitations, boutique branding, and packaging where an elegant handwritten signature effect is desired. It works best for short headlines, names, monograms, and accent text, especially when given ample white space and set at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels graceful and polished, leaning toward romantic, invitation-like elegance rather than casual note-taking. Its thin lines and ornate capitals suggest a classic, slightly vintage sensibility with a soft, refined presence.
The design appears intended to evoke a refined handwritten signature with calligraphic flourishes, prioritizing grace and motion over utilitarian readability. Swashy capitals provide immediate decorative impact while the slim lowercase maintains a light, continuous script texture.
Extended ascenders and descenders, plus frequent curls on terminals, add decoration and movement but also increase sensitivity to spacing and size. The contrast between highly embellished capitals and restrained lowercase creates a strong hierarchy that suits short, highlighted words.