Cursive Lobuw 16 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invites, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, romantic, expressive, refined, vintage, signature feel, formal charm, decorative caps, pen realism, calligraphic, looped, swashy, slanted, monoline flair.
A slanted, calligraphy-influenced script with long, tapering entry and exit strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with compact counters and a relatively low x-height that emphasizes tall ascenders and deep, sweeping descenders. Strokes show pen-like pressure changes with pointed terminals, occasional hairline joins, and a rhythmic, forward-leaning cadence. Capitals are more elaborate, featuring extended lead-in strokes and looped structures that add flourish without becoming overly decorative in text.
Well suited to invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It also works effectively for short headlines, pull quotes, and display-sized text where the flourishes and contrast can be appreciated; for longer passages, more generous spacing and larger sizes help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, balancing refinement with a handwritten spontaneity. Its flowing contours and sharp, ink-like tapers give it a classic, slightly vintage feel suited to expressive, personal messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic a pointed-pen signature style: energetic, slanted, and contrasty, with decorative capitals and smooth, flowing movement. It aims to provide a polished yet personal script for expressive display typography.
Word shapes are lively and slightly irregular in a natural handwriting way, with connectivity implied by consistent exit strokes even when letters do not fully join. The numerals echo the same italic slant and tapered terminals, keeping a cohesive, script-like texture across mixed content.