Cursive Telen 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, quotes, posters, social media, casual, friendly, lively, retro, handmade, handwriting mimic, signature style, casual branding, expressive display, brushy, looping, slanted, compact, bouncy.
A compact, right-slanted cursive with brush-pen modulation and rounded terminals. Strokes show a smooth, slightly elastic rhythm, with occasional sharp joins and tapered entry/exit strokes that suggest quick, confident writing. Uppercase forms are more embellished, featuring open loops and sweeping bowls, while lowercase maintains a tight, connected flow with narrow counters and condensed proportions. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly angled shapes and consistent stroke behavior.
Well suited to short display settings where a casual handwritten voice is desirable, such as logos, packaging labels, café/restaurant branding, posters, and pull quotes. It works best in headlines or brief phrases where the looping capitals and brush texture can be appreciated, rather than in long passages.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, reading like an informal signature or quick note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its lively slant and looping capitals add a touch of playful nostalgia, making it feel expressive without becoming chaotic.
Designed to emulate a fast, stylish hand with brush-pen character—combining compact cursive connections with decorative uppercase forms for attention-grabbing, signature-like typography.
Contrast comes primarily from brush pressure changes rather than rigid calligraphic construction, which keeps the texture organic and contemporary. Spacing appears intentionally tight, reinforcing a compact word shape and a brisk, handwritten cadence; larger sizes help the interior spaces and joins stay clear.