Cursive Tikeg 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social media, posters, friendly, playful, casual, warm, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, informal tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, organic, chunky.
A lively brush-script style with thick, rounded strokes and gently tapered terminals that suggest a marker or paint-pen. Letterforms lean consistently and move with a loose, bouncy baseline, mixing compact counters with occasional tall ascenders and deep, looped descenders. Connections are implied more than continuous, keeping words readable while preserving an informal, handwritten rhythm. Numerals match the same soft, chunky stroke and slightly irregular pressure, reinforcing the hand-drawn consistency.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten feel is desired—such as brand marks, packaging labels, café menus, social posts, and promotional headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or greeting-style messaging where warmth and immediacy matter more than strict formality.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a cheerful handmade energy that feels approachable rather than polished or formal. Its rounded forms and springy spacing give it a relaxed, conversational voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of casual brush lettering—bold enough to stand out, yet rounded and controlled for clear word shapes. It aims for an inviting, contemporary script look that reads quickly while still feeling personal and handcrafted.
Capitals are expressive and slightly simplified, functioning well as leading shapes in wordmarks and short headlines. The texture stays smooth and filled-in (not distressed), and the letter spacing remains fairly tight, helping phrases feel cohesive and flowing at display sizes.