Cursive Selel 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, kids, craft, branding, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, casual, handmade feel, playful display, casual warmth, expressive headlines, bouncy, rounded, loopy, quirky, brushy.
This font has a hand-drawn, brush-pen look with rounded terminals, soft curves, and lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show noticeable modulation and occasional wedge-like tapers, giving characters a slightly inked, organic texture. Proportions feel compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and letterforms lean toward simple, single-storey constructions in the lowercase. Overall spacing is fairly tight and the silhouette reads as a consistent, buoyant handwritten style rather than strict geometric structure.
It works best for short to medium-length display text where personality is more important than strict uniformity—such as headlines, packaging callouts, quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and playful branding. The strong, brushy strokes also help it stand out on posters and social graphics, especially at larger sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a whimsical, crafty personality. Its loopy forms and slightly irregular stroke behavior suggest spontaneity and warmth, making the text feel conversational and informal rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of bold, casual handwriting with a brush-like tool, balancing legibility with expressive, bouncy shapes. It aims to provide an easygoing script feel that adds friendliness and handcrafted character to display typography.
Capitals are expressive and varied, with some featuring distinctive loops and bulb-like stems that create strong word-shape character. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, using rounded shapes and open counters for a friendly, informal feel.