Cursive Anbim 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, quotes, packaging, boutique branding, airy, casual, whimsical, friendly, personal, handwritten tone, casual display, personal branding, friendly emphasis, monoline, tall ascenders, looping, bouncy, expressive.
A slender, handwritten script with a rightward slant and an airy, monoline feel. Letterforms are tall and loosely constructed, with narrow bowls, long ascenders/descenders, and occasional looped entries and exits. Strokes show gentle modulation and soft terminals, and the rhythm alternates between tighter joins and slightly separated forms, giving the line a lively, human cadence. Capitals are simple and upright in structure but remain cursive in motion, pairing well with the compact lowercase.
Works best for short to medium-length display text where a handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, social media graphics, packaging callouts, and boutique or craft-oriented branding. It can also serve as an accent script paired with a more neutral sans or serif for headings and pull quotes.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick note-taking with a confident hand. Its tall, springy forms and relaxed flow read as lighthearted and approachable, with a subtle whimsical character that suits friendly messaging and casual branding.
Designed to capture the immediacy of modern handwriting while staying legible through tall proportions and open forms. The set aims for a casual script look that feels spontaneous and personal rather than formal calligraphy.
Spacing appears intentionally loose for a script, helping counters stay open despite the narrow construction. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly curved shapes that maintain the font’s light, animated texture.