Cursive Mara 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, quotes, elegant, romantic, friendly, artisanal, playful, handwritten charm, decorative caps, signature look, boutique polish, brush-like, looping, calligraphic, swashy, fluid.
A flowing cursive script with a right-leaning rhythm and brush-like stroke behavior. Letterforms show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with tapered entry and exit strokes and occasional swelling at curves that gives a calligraphic, ink-on-paper feel. Capitals are taller and more expressive, using open bowls and gentle loops, while lowercase forms stay compact with a low x-height and quick, rounded joins. Overall spacing feels lively and slightly irregular in a natural way, with long descenders and occasional swash-like terminals that add motion to words.
Best suited to short display copy where its contrast and swashy motion can be appreciated—logos, labels, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media headlines. It also works well for pull quotes and accent text when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body copy.
The tone is warm and personable, balancing elegance with an informal, handwritten charm. Its looping strokes and soft curves suggest a romantic, boutique sensibility, while the brisk, bouncy rhythm keeps it approachable rather than formal.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush-pen handwriting with a polished, calligraphic finish. The intent appears to be creating expressive wordmarks and headline typography that feels personal and handcrafted while remaining visually cohesive across mixed case and numerals.
Numerals and punctuation follow the same handwritten logic, with simplified shapes and tapered terminals that match the script texture. The sample text shows clear word shapes at display sizes, with capitals providing most of the decorative flair while lowercase maintains a steady, connected flow.