Cursive Ipbas 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, branding, social graphics, casual, friendly, personal, lively, airy, handwritten warmth, casual elegance, compact display, personal tone, quick rhythm, monoline, looping, slanted, tall ascenders, open counters.
A slanted, monoline handwritten script with tall, narrow proportions and a light, even stroke. Letterforms show smooth, continuous movement with occasional joins, looped entrances and exits, and gently rounded terminals. The rhythm is quick and upright-leaning in its construction, with generous ascenders and descenders that add vertical emphasis while keeping counters open and uncluttered. Numerals follow the same pen-like logic, staying simple and slightly varied in width to preserve a natural handwritten flow.
This font suits short-to-medium display copy where a personal, handwritten feel is desirable: invitations, greeting cards, packaging callouts, boutique branding, and social media graphics. It also works well for pull quotes or headings when you want a light, friendly script that stays compact in width.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like neat note-taking or a quick signature on a card. Its looping forms and steady stroke give it an approachable, upbeat character without feeling overly decorative. The slant and brisk cadence add energy and a conversational warmth.
The design appears intended to capture a neat, everyday cursive with a consistent pen stroke and a lively forward slant. It balances a natural handwritten irregularity with enough uniformity to remain readable in set text, aiming for warmth and approachability in modern display contexts.
Capitals are simplified and tall, designed to lead into the word shape rather than dominate it, while lowercase maintains a consistent forward motion. The sample text reads cleanly at display sizes, with the narrow structure helping longer lines stay compact and the open forms supporting legibility.