Cursive Kehu 16 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, signatures, invitations, headlines, social media, romantic, personal, airy, elegant, lively, handwritten feel, signature style, stylish script, expressive display, looping, fluid, slanted, calligraphic, delicate.
A flowing, slanted script with long, tapering strokes and smooth, continuous curves that mimic quick pen movement. Letterforms are compact and upright in footprint, with tall ascenders and generous descenders creating a vertical, ribbon-like rhythm. Strokes show subtle thick–thin modulation and frequent looped entries/exits, with many characters linking naturally in running text. Counters are narrow and open, terminals are pointed or softly flicked, and overall spacing stays tight while maintaining clear word shape.
Well-suited to short, prominent text such as logos, signature lines, invitations, packaging accents, and editorial or social headlines where a handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at medium-to-large sizes and in contexts where its tight forms and looping connections can be appreciated without demanding extended body-text readability.
The tone is intimate and expressive, balancing refinement with a casual handwritten ease. Its light, swift gestures and looping joins evoke romantic notes, fashion-forward signatures, and boutique branding, giving text a personable, crafted feel.
Designed to capture the look of confident, fast cursive penwork—stylish and personal rather than formal—while keeping a consistent rhythm across letters for smooth, connected word shapes.
Uppercase forms are especially gestural and decorative, with extended swashes and looped constructions that can dominate a line when set large. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple curves and angled strokes, reading best when given a bit of breathing room.