Cursive Afbud 13 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, casual, playful, personal, lively, elegant, human warmth, handwritten authenticity, decorative caps, light elegance, casual readability, monoline feel, looping, swashy caps, soft terminals, bouncy baseline.
A flowing, handwritten script with a quick, pen-drawn rhythm and gently irregular spacing. Strokes are slender with subtle contrast and smooth, rounded turns, producing open loops in many forms (notably in capitals and letters like g, y, and z). Capitals are tall and expressive with occasional swashy entry/exit strokes, while lowercase letters stay compact with short bodies and frequent joins. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, leaning and tapering slightly with simplified, single-stroke construction.
Well-suited to short to medium-length text where a personable, handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, product labels, and lifestyle branding. It also works effectively for headlines and pull quotes in editorial or social graphics when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal, like neat personal handwriting used for notes, invitations, or boutique branding. Its looping capitals add a touch of charm and light elegance, while the slightly bouncy rhythm keeps it relaxed rather than formal.
The font appears intended to capture an approachable, contemporary cursive handwriting style with expressive capitals and clean, legible lowercase forms. It aims for a balance between decorative flair and everyday readability, emphasizing a natural pen movement and a light, upbeat texture.
The design favors speed and gesture over strict uniformity, with noticeable variation in letter widths and join behavior. Ascenders are prominent and the overall texture stays airy, helping it read best when given room to breathe.