Cursive Atlab 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, friendly, expressive, airy, casual, lively, handmade feel, personal tone, display impact, calligraphic flair, quick note, brushy, calligraphic, loopy, bouncy, organic.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining slender hairlines with heavier downstrokes for a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms lean forward with softly tapering terminals, occasional looped joins, and gently irregular stroke modulation that keeps the texture human. The overall set is compact and narrow, with tight counters and a comparatively small lowercase body that makes ascenders and descenders feel prominent. Capitals are simplified and slightly taller, acting as bold entry points without becoming overly ornamental.
Well suited to short, expressive text such as logos, product labels, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It also works effectively for social posts, headers, and display lines where a personable, hand-made tone is desired; for longer passages, larger sizes help preserve clarity.
The font reads as warm and informal, with an energetic, quick-written cadence. Its flowing curves and tapered strokes evoke personal notes and creative crafts rather than formal stationery, while the contrast adds a touch of polish and flair.
Designed to capture the spontaneity of cursive handwriting while retaining a controlled, calligraphic contrast for display impact. The narrow proportions and compact lowercase aim to keep words efficient and rhythmic, while loops and tapered terminals add character and movement.
Spacing appears slightly variable in the sample text, contributing to a natural handwritten cadence; the texture looks best when given a bit of breathing room in tracking and line spacing. Numerals follow the same brushy contrast and forward motion, visually aligning with the alphabetic forms.