Cursive Barom 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, social media, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, whimsical, chatty, handwritten warmth, casual voice, personal tone, playful charm, monoline, looping, bouncy, informal, quirky.
A lively handwritten script with a smooth, pen-drawn line and subtly irregular stroke rhythm. Letterforms lean consistently and alternate between open, airy counters and tighter loops, creating a bouncy baseline and uneven, human spacing. Capitals are tall and simplified with occasional flourished entries and exits, while many lowercase forms use rounded joins and single-story constructions. The numerals are similarly hand-rendered, with varied widths and slightly idiosyncratic shapes that reinforce the informal, drawn character.
Well-suited for short to medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable, such as greeting cards, party invites, product labels, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes, headings, and brand accents, especially when paired with a simpler sans for supporting copy.
The font feels personable and upbeat, like quick notes written with a fine pen. Its looping connections and springy proportions add a lighthearted, approachable tone that reads as conversational rather than formal or editorial.
Designed to simulate natural cursive writing with an easy, approachable flow and visible individuality in each glyph. The aim appears to be an expressive everyday script that remains readable while preserving the spontaneity of hand lettering.
Some glyphs show deliberate inconsistency in terminal shapes and joining behavior—certain letters connect smoothly while others break into more print-like forms—adding charm but also increasing texture in longer lines. The overall color stays relatively even due to the consistent stroke, though the lively widths and spacing create a distinctly handmade rhythm.