Cursive Tufe 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, signature, branding, packaging, social posts, elegant, airy, romantic, expressive, refined, personal note, elegant script, modern calligraphy, stylish accent, signature look, calligraphic, slanted, monolinear, looping, fluid.
A slanted handwritten script with smooth, calligraphic stroke flow and tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow and slightly condensed, with generous ascenders and descenders that create a tall, airy silhouette. Strokes show subtle thick–thin modulation typical of a quick pen movement, while curves and entry/exit strokes stay clean and continuous. Connections are implied by the rhythm of the letterforms rather than strict joining, giving words a cohesive cursive feel without becoming overly dense.
Best suited for short to medium-length setting where personality matters: event invitations, thank-you cards, signatures, fashion/beauty branding, product packaging, and social graphics. It also works well as a supporting accent in layouts when paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, evoking personal notes, invitations, and boutique branding. Its flowing loops and brisk forward lean add a sense of motion and spontaneity, while the restrained contrast keeps it light and polished rather than dramatic.
Designed to capture the look of fast, confident penmanship with a refined, contemporary cleanliness. The narrow proportions and tall extenders aim to keep words elegant and space-efficient, while the looping cursive structure provides a distinctly personal, handwritten character.
Capitals are prominent and gesture-driven, with simplified swashes and open counters that help keep headings legible. Lowercase forms maintain a consistent rightward momentum; round letters stay compact, and long strokes (such as in f, g, y, and z) add decorative cadence. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, leaning forward with slender forms that match the script’s rhythm.