Cursive fonts are like the sassy cousin of serif fonts. They're a bit too cool for school, but not really good at anything useful. They're perfect for making a statement, or in this case, for writing out a love sonnet in 10 minutes.
It's all about the flair, baby!
But don't just take my word for it! Learn more about the fascinating history of cursive fonts or check out some examples of cursive in use.