Cursive Atdap 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, personal, lively, handwritten feel, friendly tone, dynamic rhythm, signature style, brushy, looping, bouncy, airy, expressive.
An expressive handwritten script with a right-leaning posture and brush-pen–like contrast. Strokes alternate between hairline upstrokes and fuller downstrokes, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered flicks. Letterforms are compact in height with tall ascenders/descenders, and widths vary noticeably from narrow stems to broader, looped forms. Connections appear in many lowercase letters, while capitals are more standalone, featuring simple, open shapes and occasional entry/exit swashes that keep the rhythm flowing.
Best suited to display contexts where a personal, hand-signed feel is desired—logos, boutique packaging, café menus, social graphics, and invitations. It also works well for short pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a clean sans for body text.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes or casual branding. Its lively loops and bouncy baseline bring a playful energy without feeling overly ornate, lending an informal, conversational voice to headlines and short phrases.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush handwriting with a natural, flowing cadence—prioritizing personality and motion over strict regularity. Its mix of simple capitals and more connected lowercase suggests a practical script aimed at everyday expressive typography.
Uppercase forms are relatively minimal compared to the more animated lowercase, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals share the same brushed contrast and soft curves, with simple, readable silhouettes that maintain the handwritten character.