Cursive Tobal 6 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, energetic, casual, brushy, friendly, expressive, handmade feel, lively display, casual branding, friendly voice, brush lettering, textured, tapered, looping, bouncy, dynamic.
A lively brush-script with tapered, calligraphic strokes and a slightly rough, ink-on-paper texture. Letterforms lean forward with a quick, rhythmic flow, mixing connected and semi-connected joins in the lowercase while capitals read as more stand-alone, gestural shapes. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin behavior from pressure and direction changes, with rounded terminals, occasional sharp entry/exit flicks, and compact counters that keep the silhouette dense and punchy.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings such as logos, packaging callouts, posters, invitations, and social graphics where an informal, hand-lettered voice is desirable. It can also serve for pull quotes or subheads, especially when paired with a clean sans or serif for longer reading passages. The bold, brushy strokes help it hold up over varied backgrounds and at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like confident marker or brush lettering. Its quick strokes and springy curves feel conversational and contemporary, leaning more informal than polished. The texture and energetic slant add a handcrafted authenticity suited to friendly, human-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush lettering with a clear, readable skeleton while preserving the spontaneity of hand motion. Its structure prioritizes expressive rhythm and visual impact over strict regularity, aiming for a modern casual script that feels personal and energetic.
Uppercase forms are simplified and signature-like, designed to pop in headings, while the lowercase carries most of the cursive character through loops and rising ascenders. Numerals match the handwritten rhythm with slightly irregular widths and soft curves, keeping the set cohesive in mixed text. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that reinforces the hand-drawn feel.