Cursive Tenir 11 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invites, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, handwritten feel, human warmth, expressive display, signature style, brushy, looping, rounded, fluid, bouncy.
This typeface presents as a fluid, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and gently modulated stroke thickness. Letterforms are built from rounded, looping strokes with soft terminals and occasional tapered entries/exits, giving the line a natural handwritten rhythm. Proportions feel compact with relatively small interior counters and lively, uneven character widths; ascenders and descenders are prominent, adding vertical swing and texture. Spacing is moderately tight and the overall silhouette reads smooth and cohesive in words, even where joins are not fully continuous.
It performs best for short, display-oriented text such as logos, product labels, café or boutique branding, social posts, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. The energetic texture also works well for headings and highlight phrases where a human touch is desired.
The tone is warm and informal, evoking quick, confident handwriting with a cheerful energy. Its looping forms and buoyant rhythm give it a personable, conversational feel suited to friendly messages rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to capture the look of natural brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable form, prioritizing personality and rhythm over strict uniformity. It emphasizes expressive capitals and smooth cursive motion to create an approachable, handcrafted signature style.
Uppercase forms are expressive and slightly ornamental, helping initials stand out in display use. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded shapes and a simple, legible construction that matches the script’s flow.