Cursive Vave 13 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, energetic, expressive, brushy, retro, handmade feel, signature style, human warmth, dynamic emphasis, slanted, dry-brush, textured, angular, lively.
A slanted, brush-pen script with a quick handwritten rhythm and subtly irregular letter widths. Strokes show medium contrast with tapered entry/exit terminals and occasional dry-brush texture, giving edges a slightly rough, inked character rather than perfectly smooth outlines. Uppercase forms are tall and gestural with simplified structures, while lowercase is compact with a very small x-height and long ascenders/descenders that create a lively vertical cadence. Spacing is relatively tight and the overall color is dark and confident, with consistent stroke logic across letters and numerals.
Well-suited for branding marks, product packaging, posters, and promotional headlines where a handwritten brush feel can add immediacy. It also works for short social captions, pull quotes, and event materials, especially when set with generous tracking or paired with a restrained sans for supporting text.
The font feels spontaneous and personable, like a fast marker or brush signature. Its roughened stroke endings and forward lean add momentum, suggesting an informal, creative tone with a hint of vintage sign-writing energy.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and character of real brush handwriting while staying consistent enough for repeatable typographic use. It prioritizes personality, motion, and a hand-inked texture over formal calligraphic precision.
Legibility is strongest at display sizes where the textured terminals and tight counters can breathe. The numerals match the script’s angled stance and brush modulation, helping maintain a cohesive look in mixed alphanumeric settings.