Cursive Nibof 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, quotes, social posts, craft branding, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten warmth, casual display, friendly branding, personal notes, rounded, monoline, smooth, looping, bouncy.
A smooth, handwritten cursive with rounded terminals and a mostly monoline stroke that shows gentle, natural variation. Letterforms lean only slightly and keep an upright stance, with compact lowercase proportions and a relatively low x-height that emphasizes tall ascenders and looped descenders. Curves are soft and open, with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional partial connections that create a lively rhythm without becoming tightly script-like. Capitals are simplified and airy, matching the lowercase’s informal construction and keeping overall texture light and even.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text such as greeting cards, invitations, product packaging, café menus, craft and boutique branding, and quote graphics for social media. It also works nicely for headings and pull quotes where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, especially when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The tone is warm and personable, like neat marker or pen handwriting used for notes, labels, and friendly signage. Its looping forms and bouncy rhythm read as cheerful and informal, favoring charm and approachability over strict precision.
Likely intended to provide a legible, everyday cursive look that feels authentically hand-drawn while staying clean enough for repeated use in branding and casual editorial settings. The design balances consistent construction with subtle irregularities to preserve a natural writing cadence.
Counters stay open and rounded, helping maintain clarity at display and subhead sizes, while the handwritten irregularities add character. Numerals follow the same drawn quality, with simple shapes and soft curves that blend naturally with text. The overall spacing feels slightly loose and breathable, reinforcing an easy, conversational flow.