Cursive Benum 7 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social graphics, packaging, quotes, invites, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, airy, handwritten warmth, casual legibility, youthful charm, expressive notes, loopy, bouncy, monoline-leaning, tall ascenders, generous spacing.
A lively handwritten script with a rightward slant, tall ascenders, and compact lowercase proportions. Strokes are smooth and rounded with modest contrast and a slightly elastic rhythm, giving letters a bouncy baseline feel. Terminals often finish in soft hooks or loops, and many forms show simplified, single-stroke construction that keeps the texture light and open. Uppercase letters are narrow and upright-leaning with occasional flourish, while numerals are similarly slender and handwritten in tone.
Well-suited to greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. It can also work on packaging, labels, and short quote-style headlines, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, balancing neatness with an approachable, doodled personality. Its loopy joins and gentle swashes suggest a personable, handmade voice suited to lighthearted messaging rather than strict formality.
Designed to evoke quick, confident handwriting with a clean, contemporary smoothness—providing a casual script that remains legible while retaining expressive loops and a light, buoyant rhythm.
In running text the letterspacing and narrow forms create an airy color, while the loops on letters like g, y, and f add distinctive movement. Capitals read as simple display-like initials, giving a subtle headline lift without becoming overly ornate.