Cursive Tobof 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greetings, casual, friendly, playful, lively, personal, handwritten feel, friendly voice, expressive motion, casual branding, brushy, looped, rounded, informal, bouncy.
A lively brush-pen script with a rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with slight pressure modulation, creating thickened downstrokes and lighter connecting movements. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with elastic curves, occasional looped entries, and a gently bouncy baseline that keeps the rhythm animated. Spacing is relatively tight and the texture becomes pleasantly dense in words, while counters stay open enough to remain readable at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics where a personal, handwritten voice is desired. It works especially well for short phrases and emphasized words, and can add a friendly accent when paired with a neutral sans for longer text.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick but confident handwriting. Its energetic curves and brushy tapering give it a cheerful, crafty feel that reads as approachable rather than formal. The style suggests spontaneity and personality, lending a human, handmade character to short messages.
Designed to mimic quick, brushy cursive writing while staying consistent enough for repeatable typographic use. The intent appears to balance legibility with expressive motion, delivering an informal script that feels natural and upbeat in modern branding and lifestyle contexts.
Capitals are simplified and gesture-driven, pairing well with the more connected lowercase in mixed-case settings. Numerals and punctuation follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and occasional flourished strokes that add charm without becoming overly ornate.