Cursive Abbuv 13 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, airy, casual, artful, whimsical, signature style, modern calligraphy, personal tone, display emphasis, calligraphic, monoline feel, brushy, looping, tall caps.
A delicate handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes move from hairline-thin to sharply thickened downstrokes, creating a distinctly ink-and-brush feel. Letterforms are mostly upright with gentle slant variation, and spacing is loose, letting the thin joins and open counters breathe. Uppercase forms are elongated and expressive, while the lowercase is compact with a very small x-height, simple bowls, and occasional looped ascenders/descenders; overall texture alternates between crisp hairlines and bold vertical accents.
Best suited for short, expressive settings such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, social graphics, and pull quotes. It works particularly well at larger sizes where the hairlines and contrast can be appreciated, and where the tall caps can provide a distinctive signature look.
The tone reads as elegant yet informal—like quick, stylish penmanship used for notes, invitations, and personal branding. The contrast and tall capitals add sophistication, while the irregular stroke energy keeps it human and approachable.
Likely designed to emulate modern, fashion-forward handwriting with calligraphic contrast—aiming for a refined signature style that feels personal rather than mechanically perfect.
Connections between letters appear intermittent rather than fully continuous, which helps maintain legibility in short phrases but can create a sparkling, uneven color in longer text. Numerals and capitals lean toward display use, with dramatic stroke weight changes and generous vertical reach.