Cursive Rymy 13 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, quotes, social posts, posters, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, retro, expressiveness, handmade charm, informal display, friendly tone, brushy, bouncy, monoline-ish, looping, organic.
A lively handwritten script with brisk vertical strokes and rounded, swelling terminals. Letterforms show pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and hairline connections, with a slightly compressed overall footprint and uneven, human spacing. Curves are soft and elastic, with occasional looped joins and narrow counters that create a dark, rhythmic texture in text. Capitals are simplified and tall with a casual, drawn-on feel, while lowercase forms vary in width and include distinctive loops and hooks that keep the baseline movement energetic.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where its energetic contrast and handmade irregularities can be appreciated—such as greeting cards, packaging accents, pull quotes, social graphics, invitations, and poster headlines. It can also work for playful branding or labels when paired with a calm sans or simple serif for supporting text.
The font reads warm, informal, and characterful—more like quick brush lettering than careful calligraphy. Its bouncy rhythm and exaggerated thick–thin pattern give it a lighthearted, slightly retro tone that feels personable and inviting rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate casual brush-script handwriting with expressive thick downstrokes, compact proportions, and a friendly, spontaneous flow. It prioritizes personality and visual rhythm over strict uniformity, aiming for an approachable, handcrafted look.
Stroke endings often finish in rounded blobs or tapered flicks, which emphasizes the hand-rendered nature and helps maintain continuity in connected sequences. In longer lines, the strong downstrokes create a bold pattern that favors display sizes over dense setting.