Cursive Ninuh 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, lively, personal, handwritten feel, casual messaging, expressive headings, signature look, brushy, looping, slanted, monoline, bouncy.
A lively cursive hand with a consistent rightward slant and a smooth, brush-pen feel. Strokes read as mostly monoline with rounded terminals, occasional tapered entries, and a gently bouncing baseline rhythm. Letterforms favor open loops and simplified joins, with compact lowercase proportions and relatively tall ascenders that give words a narrow, vertical cadence. Capitals are more gestural and varied, featuring prominent loops and sweeping entry strokes that stand out in short headings.
Works well for casual branding, packaging accents, café or boutique signage, social posts, and short quote graphics where a handwritten voice is desired. It’s particularly effective for headlines, pull quotes, and product names, and can be paired with a neutral sans for supporting copy to keep layouts balanced.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like quick, confident handwriting used for notes, labels, and upbeat messaging. Its flowing motion and rounded shapes feel approachable and energetic rather than formal or restrained.
Designed to emulate fast, natural cursive writing with a brushy, continuous flow, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict geometric regularity. The intent appears to be a versatile handwritten script that stays readable in short phrases while preserving an expressive, personal signature-like character.
In text settings the script maintains clear word shapes through strong slant consistency and distinct ascender patterns, while tighter counters and compact lowercase can make very small sizes feel denser. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, rounded constructions and a casual rhythm that matches the letters.