Cursive Syvu 13 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, expressive, brushy, lively, friendly, brush lettering, handmade feel, display impact, personal voice, textured, stroke-driven, slanted, loose, rounded.
This font has a fast, brush-pen look with a consistent rightward slant and visibly textured strokes that suggest dry-brush drag and pressure changes. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with tall ascenders/descenders and a notably small lowercase body relative to capitals. Strokes move between thin hairlines and heavier swells, producing crisp contrast and a rhythmic, handwritten cadence. Terminals are frequently tapered or slightly rough, and counters stay fairly open despite the condensed proportions, keeping the overall silhouette energetic rather than dense.
It suits short-to-medium display settings where a handwritten, brushy voice is desirable—logos, product packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, where the textured stroke and slanted rhythm add personality without requiring long-form readability.
The tone is informal and personable, like a confident handwritten note made with a brush pen. Its lively contrast and textured edges add a handmade authenticity that feels dynamic and contemporary. Overall it reads as upbeat and expressive, balancing elegance with a casual, human touch.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush-lettering with visible pressure and texture, offering an expressive script feel that stands out in display sizes. Its condensed, slanted forms and tall extenders seem aimed at creating energetic word shapes and strong headline presence while retaining a natural handwritten irregularity.
The sample text shows smooth word flow with occasional partial connections and generous, calligraphic entry/exit strokes, while still maintaining clear separation between letters. Uppercase forms are especially gestural and prominent, providing strong initial-word emphasis. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and slight stroke irregularities that match the alphabet.