Cursive Allab 12 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, invitations, packaging, quotes, airy, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, handwritten authenticity, friendly tone, light elegance, casual display, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, long descenders, open counters.
A light, monoline handwritten script with a tall, slender build and gently rounded curves. Strokes keep an even pen-like thickness with subtle swell at some turns, and terminals tend to be tapered or softly lifted, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Uppercase forms are narrow and elongated with simple structures, while lowercase includes frequent loops and long ascenders/descenders that create a lively vertical cadence. Spacing feels loose and organic, and letter connections occur naturally in running text without appearing rigid or mechanically consistent.
This font suits short to medium-length display copy where a personal, handwritten tone is desired—greeting cards, invitations, social media graphics, quotes, lightweight packaging, and boutique branding accents. It works best at moderate sizes where the thin strokes and tall loops remain clear, and as a complementary script paired with a straightforward text face.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like neat casual journaling. Its thin strokes and tall proportions give it an airy, lighthearted feel, while the looping forms add a touch of charm and informality. It reads as friendly and modern rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy everyday handwriting with a light touch—prioritizing warmth, simplicity, and an airy vertical rhythm. Its consistent thin stroke and narrow, elongated forms suggest it’s built for expressive headings and personable brand moments rather than dense body text.
The numerals are slender and simple, matching the script’s light stroke and rounded geometry. Certain letters show deliberately idiosyncratic handwritten traits (occasional lifted joins, varied entry/exit strokes), which adds authenticity but also increases the sense of informality.