Cursive Tikay 16 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, branding, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, energetic, handmade, handwritten feel, bold impact, informal warmth, brush lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, inked.
A bold, brush-pen script with a compact, right-leaning rhythm and noticeably rounded terminals. Strokes show subtle pressure variation and slightly uneven edges that read as inked and hand-drawn rather than mechanically smooth. Letterforms are generally narrow with tight internal counters, and the baseline is gently lively, creating a bouncy texture in words. Connections are common in lowercase, while capitals are more standalone and simplified, maintaining the same heavy, marker-like weight.
Well-suited to short, high-impact applications such as packaging, café/food branding, posters, social graphics, and cheerful display headlines. It works best when given room and contrast—paired with a clean sans or simple serif for supporting text—since its heavy, brushy texture can become dense at small sizes or in long paragraphs.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous, handwritten personality. Its thick strokes and lively slant give it a confident, informal voice that feels conversational and fun rather than refined or ceremonial.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with a friendly, contemporary flavor, prioritizing bold presence and lively movement. The intent appears to be an expressive script that feels personal and handmade while remaining consistent enough for repeated use in branding and display settings.
In running text the dense weight and tight spacing create a strong, dark color on the page, especially in longer phrases. Distinctive, looped ascenders/descenders and rounded joins reinforce the casual script feel, while the simplified caps help headings stay bold and readable.