Cursive Waku 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, headlines, expressive, casual, energetic, romantic, handcrafted, handwritten effect, signature style, brush lettering, expressive display, casual elegance, brushy, textured, slanted, looping, airy.
An expressive script with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show visible texture and slight tapering, with medium stroke modulation that suggests pressure changes and speed. Letterforms are tall and narrow with compact counters and a low x-height, creating a lively vertical rhythm. Connections are frequent in lowercase, while capitals are more standalone and gesture-driven, giving the overall line a dynamic, handwritten flow.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where personality is the priority—logos, boutique branding, packaging, posters, quotes, and social content. It also fits invitations and event collateral where a handwritten touch is desired. For long-form text or small sizes, the narrow proportions and textured strokes may read better with generous size and spacing.
The font conveys an informal, personal tone—quick, confident, and slightly dramatic. Its textured strokes and swift curves feel human and spontaneous, balancing friendliness with a hint of elegance. The overall impression is energetic and expressive rather than polished or mechanical.
Designed to emulate fast brush lettering with authentic irregularities, combining connected cursive movement with striking, gesture-based capitals. The intention appears focused on delivering a personal, handcrafted signature look that stays bold and legible in display contexts.
Spacing is relatively tight and the joining behavior varies, which enhances the natural handwriting character. Ascenders and descenders are long and prominent, and several letters feature open loops and extended entry/exit strokes that add momentum in words. Numerals match the cursive rhythm with similarly slanted, flowing forms.