Cursive Mykay 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, social posts, greeting cards, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, human touch, casual charm, compact lettering, cheerful tone, rounded, loopy, monoline, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with smooth, monoline strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a bouncy baseline rhythm and occasional looped joins that suggest quick, confident pen movement. Ascenders and capitals are tall and narrow, while counters stay open and simple, keeping the texture light and even. Numerals follow the same drawn style, with soft curves and minimal sharp angles.
Works best for short to medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—such as headlines, pull quotes, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also suit brand accents and UI labels when used at comfortable sizes and with adequate spacing.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, like neat marker or pen lettering used for notes, labels, and quick headlines. Its upbeat rhythm and gentle irregularities add a human, conversational character without becoming messy.
Designed to capture the charm of quick hand lettering in a controlled, repeatable form, balancing expressiveness with legibility. The narrow proportions and smooth stroke behavior aim to keep words compact while maintaining an informal, personable feel.
Connections between letters appear selective rather than strictly continuous, giving the text an airy flow and improving clarity in mixed-case settings. Capitals stand out with taller, loopier constructions that add emphasis, while lowercase maintains a consistent, easygoing cadence.