Cursive Tufe 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, vintage, intimate, airy, handwritten charm, elegant display, signature feel, expressive caps, swashy, looping, calligraphic, slanted, delicate.
A slanted, calligraphic script with slender letterforms and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show a smooth pen-like modulation, with rounded entries and exits, looping bowls, and frequent swashes on capitals. Uppercase characters are prominent and expressive, while the lowercase is compact with a notably small x-height, creating strong contrast between ascenders and the main body. The overall texture is light and flowing, with variable character widths and occasional long cross-strokes and extended terminals that add motion.
Best suited for short to medium display text where its swashes and compact lowercase can be appreciated—such as wedding materials, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, quotes, and headline treatments. It can work as an accent font paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting copy.
The font conveys a refined, romantic tone with a slightly vintage, handwritten charm. Its energetic flourishes and graceful curves feel personal and expressive, suggesting stylish notes, invitations, or signature-like branding rather than utilitarian text.
Designed to emulate fast, confident pen lettering with a polished, calligraphic finish. The emphasis appears to be on elegant movement, expressive capitals, and a light, graceful line that reads as personal and upscale in display contexts.
Capitals feature distinct, ornamental constructions and generous curves that can dominate a line, especially in display settings. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, appearing narrow and slightly stylized, which helps maintain a consistent handwritten voice across mixed content.