Cursive Rodes 13 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, playful, friendly, casual, lively, whimsical, handwritten warmth, expressive display, casual emphasis, human touch, brushy, looping, bouncy, rounded, expressive.
A lively handwritten script with a brush‑pen feel, combining smooth curves with occasional sharp turns and tapered terminals. Strokes show clear contrast between thick downstrokes and thinner hairlines, with a forward slant and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Letterforms are compact and relatively tall, with narrow overall proportions and variable character widths that keep the texture animated. Caps are simplified and slightly irregular, while lowercase forms lean on loops and soft joins that suggest continuous writing even when letters are not fully connected.
Works well for short to medium text in branding, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics where an informal, human touch is desired. It also suits invitations, greeting cards, and quotes/headlines, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, reading like quick, confident handwriting used to add warmth and motion. Its energetic contrast and looping forms give it a slightly whimsical flavor that feels conversational rather than formal.
Designed to capture the immediacy of brush lettering in a clean, repeatable typeface, emphasizing expressive contrast and a natural handwritten rhythm. The intent appears to be friendly display use where personality and movement are more important than strict uniformity.
Distinctive features include long, curving descenders (notably in g, j, y, and z), rounded bowls, and occasional entry/exit flicks that create a hand-drawn cadence. Numerals share the same contrast and casual construction, helping mixed text maintain a consistent handwritten color.