Cursive Tiber 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: social graphics, packaging, greeting cards, posters, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten realism, casual warmth, expressive display, personal voice, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, organic.
A lively brush-script with rounded terminals, slightly irregular stroke edges, and a relaxed baseline rhythm. Letterforms show a mix of connected and subtly separated joins, creating a fluid handwritten feel without strict continuity. Proportions are compact with relatively small lowercase bodies and prominent ascenders/descenders, while counters stay open enough for clarity. Capitals are simple and gestural, often taller and more calligraphic than the lowercase, and numerals follow the same soft, marker-like construction with gentle curves and minimal sharp corners.
This font works well for short to medium-length text where a personable voice is desired—social media graphics, invitations, greeting cards, and quote layouts. It also suits product packaging and café/retail signage where an informal, hand-lettered character helps create approachability. For best results, use it at display sizes or in generous leading so the lively strokes and joins remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick lettering made with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its buoyant rhythm and soft shapes read as upbeat and personal, leaning more toward everyday friendliness than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with an easy, modern friendliness. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and an organic, hand-drawn texture over rigid consistency, aiming for an upbeat script that feels human and spontaneous.
Stroke modulation is subtle but present, with occasional thickened downstrokes and softened tapering at terminals. Spacing appears intentionally casual, and the texture of the strokes adds a handmade authenticity that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes.