Cursive Dekup 15 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, casual, lively, expressive, airy, modern, signature feel, personal tone, fast handwriting, modern casual, brushy, monoline, looping, tall, spiky.
A brisk handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, built from mostly monoline strokes and occasional pressure-like swell at turns. Letterforms are tall and compact, with long ascenders and descenders and a notably small x-height that gives the lowercase a delicate, tucked-in look. Terminals are sharp and tapered, and curves are drawn with quick, slightly angular motion, creating a lively, sketch-like texture. Spacing is open and rhythm-forward rather than perfectly even, and the capitals read as simplified, handwritten print forms that pair comfortably with the cursive lowercase.
Works well for short, prominent text such as logos, social graphics, packaging callouts, event titles, and invitation headers where a human, handwritten voice is desired. It’s best used at display sizes, where the fine strokes, tight proportions, and small x-height remain clear and intentional.
The overall tone is personal and energetic, like quick note-taking or a confident signature. Its lean, fast strokes and pointed terminals feel contemporary and informal, conveying spontaneity and motion more than polish.
The design appears intended to capture quick, stylish handwriting with a brushy signature quality—balancing legibility with expressive speed. Its tall proportions and tapered finishes emphasize elegance and motion while keeping the forms casual and approachable.
Connection behavior is inconsistent in a natural way: many lowercase letters flow into one another, while some breaks and lift-offs appear, reinforcing the authentic hand-drawn character. Numerals are similarly airy and handwritten, with simple shapes and generous curves that match the script’s cadence.