Cursive Apbov 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social media, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten warmth, casual display, personal voice, playful branding, monoline, brushy, rounded, loopy, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and mostly monoline strokes that swell slightly on curves and terminals. Letters are tall and compact, with narrow proportions, rounded bowls, and soft, tapered ends that mimic quick marker lifts. The rhythm is bouncy and irregular in a controlled way, with variable character widths and generous internal curves that keep counters open. Capitals are simplified and slightly whimsical, while lowercase forms lean on looped ascenders/descenders and occasional single-stroke joins; numerals follow the same airy, hand-drawn construction.
Works best for short to medium-length text where a personable, handmade tone is desired—headlines, logos, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a simple sans for body copy, where its tall, narrow forms add contrast and energy.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like neat personal handwriting used for labels or notes. Its playful loops and buoyant spacing give it a cheerful, conversational voice without feeling overly messy.
Designed to replicate upbeat, legible cursive lettering with a quick brush/marker gesture. The consistent stroke texture and looping forms aim to balance spontaneity with readability for display-oriented uses.
The design favors vertical momentum: tall ascenders, compact lowercase bodies, and long, flowing descenders (notably in letters like g, j, y) that add personality. Stroke endings often finish with small hooks or flicks, reinforcing the hand-rendered look and keeping lines from feeling mechanical.