Cursive Tekan 13 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, invitations, energetic, friendly, playful, expressive, casual, handmade feel, signature style, display impact, casual warmth, brushy, slanted, rounded, gestural, looping.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp thick–thin modulation that mimics pressure from a pointed brush or marker. Strokes are compact and tightly spaced, with rounded terminals, occasional tapered flicks, and frequent entry/exit strokes that suggest connected writing even when letters are shown separately. Uppercase forms are tall and prominent, while lowercase letters keep a relatively low profile with compact counters and brisk, rhythmic curves; ascenders and descenders are long and animated. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with simplified shapes and quick, angled joins.
This style works best for short to medium text where personality matters: branding accents, packaging labels, poster headlines, social graphics, and invitations or event materials. It can also serve as an expressive secondary font paired with a clean sans for longer reading, where its lively strokes add emphasis without carrying body copy.
The font reads upbeat and personable, with a quick handwritten cadence that feels informal and human. Its energetic slant and punchy contrast give it a confident, contemporary craft vibe—more spontaneous than polished, and well-suited to messaging that wants warmth and momentum.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident cursive lettering with brush-like contrast and a compact, punchy footprint. It aims to deliver an approachable handwritten signature feel that stands out in display use while maintaining a cohesive, flowing rhythm across letters and numbers.
The overall rhythm is consistent and fluid, but the letterforms retain natural variation in stroke length and curvature, reinforcing an authentic hand-drawn character. Compact widths and tight internal space can make small sizes feel busy, while larger settings emphasize the lively brush texture and sweeping descenders.