Cursive Atlaj 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, social posts, greeting cards, quotes, branding, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, human touch, casual charm, quick lettering, friendly branding, brushy, monolinear, rounded, loopy, bouncy.
A lively, handwritten script with a right-leaning slant and a smooth, brush-pen rhythm. Strokes feel mostly monolinear with gentle thick–thin modulation, rounded terminals, and occasional tapered entries/exits that mimic quick marker pressure. Letterforms are tall and compact with tight internal counters, a small lowercase core, and prominent ascenders/descenders that add vertical energy. The baseline is steady but the shapes show natural variance, including looped forms in letters like g, y, and z, and simplified, open constructions that keep words flowing even when letters aren’t fully connected.
Well-suited to short headlines and personality-driven text such as packaging labels, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works nicely for pull quotes and small brand marks where a friendly handwritten feel is desired, though the compact lowercase benefits from moderate sizing for clarity.
The tone is informal and personable, like neat notes written with a felt-tip pen. Its bouncy proportions and soft curves read upbeat and welcoming, with a hint of crafty, boutique charm rather than formal calligraphy.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident handwriting with brush-pen softness—prioritizing warmth, speed, and charm over strict geometric regularity. The emphasis on tall strokes, rounded loops, and a consistent slant suggests an intention to create an easygoing script that feels personal and contemporary.
Uppercase characters are narrow and upright-leaning, with simple, slightly irregular brush shaping that pairs easily with the lowercase. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with round, open forms and consistent stroke behavior, making them feel cohesive in casual settings.