Cursive Tekuv 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, informality, human touch, expressiveness, quick lettering, approachability, brushy, monoline, rounded, looping, bouncy.
A lively, brush-pen script with a rightward slant and smooth, rounded terminals. Strokes feel mostly monoline with gentle thick–thin modulation from simulated pressure, and letterforms show soft curves, open bowls, and occasional looped entries/exits. Capitals are simplified and slightly taller and wider than the lowercase, while the lowercase keeps a compact body with long, swinging ascenders and descenders. Spacing and widths vary in a natural, handwritten rhythm, giving lines a buoyant, slightly irregular flow without looking messy.
This face works well for short-to-medium display text where an approachable handwritten voice is desired—logos, product labels, café menus, social posts, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It’s especially effective at larger sizes where the brush texture and loops can be appreciated, and as an accent paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick lettering done with a felt tip or brush marker. It reads as upbeat and personable, leaning more conversational than formal, with a relaxed energy suited to everyday messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of real marker handwriting while staying consistent enough for repeated use across headings and short passages. Its simplified forms and rounded strokes aim for clarity and friendliness over calligraphic formality.
Several glyphs include subtle lead-in and finish strokes that help words feel continuous even when letters are not strictly connected. Numerals match the script attitude with curved forms and handwritten proportions, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text.