Cursive Dekuj 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, packaging, social media, posters, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, brush script, brushlike, monolinear, looping, slanted, airy.
A flowing, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and gently tapering stroke terminals. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with rounded bowls, frequent loops, and long, sweeping ascenders and descenders that create an energetic vertical rhythm. Strokes read mostly monolinear with subtle pressure modulation, and joins are smooth and cursive, with occasional lifted connections that keep the texture airy rather than dense. Numerals and capitals share the same handwritten cadence, using simple, open shapes and soft curves that maintain an informal, drawn-by-hand consistency.
Well-suited for short to medium lines where a personal, handwritten voice is desired, such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, lifestyle branding, and packaging accents. It can also work for headers and callouts in posters or social media graphics, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat handwritten tone—more conversational than formal. Its quick, brushy motion and looping forms feel expressive and personable, suggesting spontaneity and warmth without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with a smooth cursive flow and compact proportions. The emphasis appears to be on creating an expressive, legible script that feels personal and contemporary for display use.
Spacing and rhythm favor a light, quick texture: counters stay open, curves are generous, and many letters lean on long entry/exit strokes that help words flow. Uppercase forms are simplified and slightly more gestural than structural, reinforcing a natural handwriting impression.