Cursive Neken 13 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, social media, greeting cards, quotes, posters, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, personal tone, informal script, quick handwriting, expressive display, monoline, loopy, bouncy, organic, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a rightward slant and a gently bouncy baseline. Strokes read as pen-like and mostly monoline with subtle thick–thin variation, ending in tapered terminals and occasional hooks. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with small counters and a relatively low x-height, while ascenders and descenders add rhythmic vertical movement. Connections appear intermittently rather than fully continuous, giving the texture a natural, written-at-speed character.
Well-suited to short, expressive text such as packaging labels, social posts, invitations, greeting cards, and quote-style headlines. It works best at display sizes where the loops, joins, and tapered terminals can remain clear, and where its handwritten texture is an asset rather than a distraction.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, with an easy, conversational cadence. Its slight irregularities and looping gestures convey a relaxed, human presence that comes across as warm and playful rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to emulate quick, natural cursive writing with enough consistency to set full phrases while retaining a spontaneous, personal feel. The narrow proportions and compact lowercase appear aimed at fitting casual messaging into tighter spaces without losing handwritten charm.
Capitals are simple and slightly gestural, pairing well with the more fluid lowercase without overpowering it. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and straightforward construction that matches the script’s casual rhythm.