Cursive Temis 16 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social media, energetic, casual, confident, playful, expressive, impact, handmade feel, speed, personality, informality, brushy, slanted, dynamic, rounded, punchy.
This font has a brush-script look with a consistent rightward slant and tapered stroke endings that mimic a marker or brush. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with tight joins and lively, looped constructions in many capitals and descenders. Strokes show clear thick-to-thin modulation and occasional pointed terminals, creating a fast, handwritten rhythm with uneven, naturalistic widths across the set. Counters are generally small and shapes are simplified for speed, producing a dense, bold texture in text.
It works best at display sizes where the brush texture and energetic slant can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, product packaging, brand accents, and social media graphics. It can also suit short callouts or pull quotes, but its dense texture and compact forms are less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting used for emphasis. Its brisk strokes and punchy weight give it a friendly, promotional energy while still feeling personal and hand-made.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, handwritten script feel that reads quickly while retaining the spontaneity of brush lettering. It prioritizes momentum, personality, and impact over formal precision, making it suited to expressive, contemporary messaging.
Capitals are especially gestural, with sweeping entry strokes and occasional flourish-like loops that add personality in headlines. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with rounded forms and strong diagonals that keep the set visually cohesive.