Cursive Tokuj 12 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, branding, headlines, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, retro, handwritten feel, display impact, friendly tone, space saving, brushy, slanted, compact, rounded, bouncy.
A compact, right-slanted handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning with rounded turns, occasional looped entries, and soft, slightly irregular terminals that mimic quick marker pressure. Strokes stay consistently dark while counters remain open enough for clarity, and the rhythm reads as continuous handwriting even though many glyphs appear loosely connected rather than fully joined. Capitals are tall and simple, mixing straight stems with swooping curves, while numerals share the same narrow, calligraphic construction.
Works well for short, prominent text such as posters, product packaging, café menus, social graphics, and brand accents where an informal handwritten voice is desired. Best used at display sizes or in brief phrases so the compact forms and energetic rhythm remain clear.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, suggesting fast, confident handwriting. It feels personable and informal, with a lively, slightly retro flair that suits conversational messaging and attention-grabbing headlines.
Designed to emulate quick brush-script lettering with a confident, conversational cadence. The narrow build and forward slant aim to deliver impact in limited space while keeping an approachable, hand-drawn character.
The narrow proportions and strong slant create a forward motion that helps text feel dynamic. The brushy terminals and subtle stroke wobble add authenticity, while the compact spacing can make long passages feel dense if set too small.