Cursive Tufy 16 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, casual, friendly, airy, lively, romantic, handwritten warmth, signature look, casual display, expressive headlines, monoline, loopy, brushed, slanted, bouncy.
A flowing script with a consistent rightward slant and a mostly monoline stroke that occasionally swells at turns, giving it a lightly brushed feel. Letterforms are compact and narrow with tight internal spaces, while generous ascenders and long, curling descenders create a tall, elastic rhythm. Curves are open and rounded, terminals are tapered rather than blunt, and many capitals feature simple entry strokes and modest looped flourishes. Overall spacing feels slightly irregular in a natural way, reinforcing a hand-drawn, personal cadence in words and lines of text.
Well-suited for invitations, greeting cards, and short editorial quotes where a personal signature-like feel is desired. It also works effectively for branding accents on packaging, café menus, and social media graphics, especially in headlines, pull quotes, and emphasized phrases rather than dense body copy.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat handwriting tone—approachable and human rather than polished or formal. Its smooth loops and quick, confident strokes suggest a relaxed, conversational voice with a hint of romance and charm.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, legible handwritten cursive with a light, breezy presence and just enough flourish to feel expressive. Its proportions and looping extenders prioritize personality and motion, making it ideal for friendly display typography.
In the sample text, the script maintains clarity at display sizes, with distinctive numerals and expressive capitals that add motion to headings. The tallest strokes and long descenders contribute to a dynamic texture, so lines benefit from comfortable leading when set in paragraphs.