Cursive Dalez 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, quotes, invites, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, friendly voice, casual branding, quick notes, expressive headers, brushy, loopy, upright slant, bouncy, monoline-ish.
A casual brush-script with a consistent rightward slant, compact letterforms, and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes feel pen- or brush-driven, with rounded terminals and occasional thick-to-thin modulation that follows writing direction rather than strict geometric rules. Uppercase forms are simplified and narrow, while lowercase shows frequent loops and soft joins; connections appear implied more than fully continuous, keeping word shapes open and readable. Figures are similarly handwritten, with simple, single-stroke construction and slightly irregular proportions that reinforce the organic feel.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, handwritten voice is desirable, such as packaging labels, cafe or craft branding, posters, social media graphics, and quote cards. It also suits invitations and headers where an informal script texture can carry the message without needing heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes, labels, and personal messages. Its bouncy spacing and soft curves add warmth and a touch of spontaneity, leaning more friendly than formal.
Likely intended to mimic quick brush handwriting with consistent slant and compact proportions, delivering an expressive script look that remains legible in everyday display settings. The goal appears to balance spontaneity with enough regularity for repeated use across headlines and short copy.
The design relies on tight proportions and compact counters, so it visually packs text efficiently while preserving an energetic texture. Capitals and lowercase share a similar stroke character, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive, and long ascenders/descenders add animation in running text.