Cursive Ridib 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, warm, handmade, handwritten warmth, easy flow, headline impact, informal voice, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looping, upright-leaning.
A lively brush-script with connected, cursive construction and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes are thick and softly rounded with subtle modulation, giving a marker/brush feel rather than a sharp pen. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, tall ascenders, and generous entry/exit strokes that create smooth joins and a continuous rhythm across words. Counters are small and the terminals are blunted, producing a dense, bold line of text with a slightly bouncy baseline and varied letter widths.
This font works well for short-to-medium headlines, branding accents, packaging, café or boutique signage, and social graphics where a personable handwritten voice is desired. It is best used at larger sizes or with comfortable tracking to preserve clarity in its dense, rounded joins.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, evoking informal handwriting used for personal notes, craft labels, or cheerful signage. Its rounded weight and flowing connections feel friendly and energetic rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, legible cursive that retains the spontaneity of hand lettering while maintaining consistent rhythm across full sentences. It prioritizes warmth and momentum through smooth connections, rounded terminals, and energetic proportions.
Capitals are expressive and slightly simplified to keep flow consistent, while lowercase forms rely on loops and soft turns for character. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with rounded forms and a handwritten irregularity that supports a natural, non-mechanical feel.