Cursive Esbab 12 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, social media, elegant, airy, personal, romantic, refined, signature feel, elegant script, personal tone, display lettering, monoline, looping, flowing, slanted, bouncy.
A delicate, handwritten script with a consistent forward slant and a fine, pen-like stroke. Letterforms are tall and loosely spaced, with long ascenders and descenders that create an open vertical rhythm. Curves are smooth and looping, with occasional extended entry/exit strokes and gentle swashes in capitals; terminals are tapered and softly pointed rather than blunt. Uppercase shapes feel calligraphic and expressive, while lowercase forms stay compact and nimble, keeping counters open and the overall texture light and breathable.
It works best for short to medium-length display text where its thin strokes and tall, looping forms can stay clear—such as invitations, event stationery, boutique branding, product packaging, and social graphics. It can also suit pull quotes or headers when paired with a sturdier text face for body copy.
The font conveys a graceful, intimate tone—like quick, confident handwriting dressed up for formal moments. Its thin strokes and elongated proportions add a sense of sophistication, while the lively loops keep it warm and personable rather than rigid.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, stylish cursive writing with an emphasis on elegance and speed-of-hand naturalness. Its airy construction and expressive capitals aim to add a premium, personal signature feel to headlines and titles.
Capital letters provide much of the personality through generous curves and occasional flourish-like cross strokes. Numerals match the handwritten character, leaning and rounding naturally, and punctuation blends in with the same light, gestural touch.