Cursive Subab 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, crafty, approachable, handwritten charm, lively display, casual emphasis, personal tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, organic, handmade.
This typeface has a brush-pen feel with rounded terminals and subtly tapered strokes that suggest pressure variation. Letterforms lean forward and maintain a lively, uneven rhythm, with slightly irregular curves and stroke joins that keep the texture distinctly hand-drawn. Proportions are compact and upright in the counters, with simplified, loop-light constructions and a consistent, soft silhouette across caps, lowercase, and figures.
It works best for short-to-medium display copy where a handmade voice is desirable—brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, social graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. It can also suit headings and subheads when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick, confident marker lettering. Its energetic slant and bouncy shapes give it a personable, upbeat character that feels conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the look of casual brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable font, prioritizing charm, momentum, and a natural written rhythm over strict geometric precision.
Capitals are simple and sturdy, while lowercase forms keep a handwritten bounce with occasional simplified joins and open counters for readability. Numerals match the same brushy logic, staying rounded and friendly rather than geometric or technical.