Cursive Nibay 16 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, personal, human warmth, casual charm, quick lettering, display personality, friendly branding, monoline, looping, bouncy, airy, organic.
A lively handwritten script with a mostly monoline feel and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are tall and slim, with generous ascenders/descenders, compact bowls, and occasional looped entries that give the line a flowing rhythm without strict continuous joining. Strokes show natural pen-like variation in curvature and pressure, producing an informal, slightly irregular texture that reads as intentionally hand-drawn rather than mechanically uniform.
Works well for short to medium-length display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—titles, pull quotes, invitations, greeting cards, product tags, and social media graphics. The tall, narrow proportions help fit longer phrases into tighter spaces while still feeling airy at larger sizes.
The font conveys an easygoing, personable tone—like quick, neat handwriting used for notes, labels, and casual branding. Its narrow, springy forms and looping details add a touch of whimsy, keeping the overall impression light and approachable.
Designed to mimic quick, confident pen lettering with a clean, contemporary bounce—prioritizing personality and warmth over strict regularity. The forms balance legibility with expressive loops, aiming for an informal script suitable for modern lifestyle and personal communication contexts.
Capitals are expressive and often more open and gestural than the lowercase, helping titles and names stand out. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple shapes and slight asymmetries that maintain the human feel across mixed-content settings.