Cursive Yihe 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, personal, crafty, human warmth, casual script, quick marker, signature feel, friendly display, brushy, slanted, fluid, textured, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with narrow letterforms, smooth joins, and a gently uneven baseline that keeps the rhythm lively. Strokes stay mostly monoline with subtle thickening on downstrokes and tapered entry/exit terminals, giving a drawn-by-hand feel without heavy contrast. Counters are compact and forms are simplified, with tall ascenders and longer descenders that add vertical swing. The texture reads slightly dry and organic, as if from a quick marker or brush tip, while maintaining consistent proportions across the alphabet and numerals.
Works well for short to medium text where a casual handwritten voice is desired: brand marks, product packaging accents, social posts, quotes, headings, and promotional graphics. It also fits invitations and greeting-style materials when you want an informal, modern script. For longer paragraphs, it will be most effective with larger sizing and generous line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick note-taking or a friendly handwritten label. Its energetic slant and bouncy cadence lend a light, upbeat character that feels approachable rather than polished or ceremonial. The brushy texture adds a crafty, human warmth that suits relaxed, everyday messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting—fluid, slightly textured, and expressive—while staying consistent enough for repeatable typographic use. Its narrow, slanted proportions and connected strokes aim to deliver a personal signature-like feel for contemporary display and headline applications.
Capital forms are expressive and open, helping starts of lines stand out, while lowercase keeps tight spacing and compact bowls for a continuous flow. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly tilted shapes that match the script’s momentum. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and narrow forms may prefer comfortable tracking and clear contrast against the background.