Definition:
Cursive is a type of generic font family used in CSS for HTML fonts.
A cursive font is one that has letters that are connected together like cursive handwriting. Cursive fonts are often more decorative than standard fonts with lots of curves and swooshes.
Using Cursive Fonts
Cursive fonts are best used sparingly for decorative text. They are often more difficult to read in large blocks. Also, there is only one web safe cursive font: Comic Sans MS. And this font is as widely disliked as it is liked, so use it with caution.
Common Cursive Fonts
Some common cursive fonts include:
- Comic Sans MS
- Blackadder ITC
- Lucida Handwriting
- Brush Script
- Apple Chancery
Also Known As: script fonts,handwriting fonts
