Cursive Tikeg 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, cheerful, handwritten feel, friendly tone, casual display, brush script, approachable branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looping, quirky.
A bold, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and subtly uneven stroke edges that preserve a handmade feel. Letterforms lean mostly upright with gentle curvature, and the rhythm is bouncy, with varying widths and soft, swelling strokes that suggest pressure changes. Uppercase characters are simplified and monoline-adjacent in structure but retain brush modulation, while lowercase forms use single-story constructions and frequent loops (notably in g, y, and j). Counters are relatively open, ascenders are tall and prominent, and joins are selective rather than fully continuous, keeping words readable while still feeling drawn.
This style is well-suited to short-to-medium display text where personality is important: headlines, posters, product packaging, café/menu accents, social media graphics, and quote layouts. It can also work for names, invitations, and label-style applications where a friendly handwritten voice is desired.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, and crafty signage. Its rounded shapes and lively looped descenders feel personable and informal, suggesting warmth and spontaneity rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush handwriting with a clear, legible structure and a lively, handcrafted rhythm. It prioritizes warmth and visual charm over strict uniformity, offering a casual script voice that remains readable in typical display sizes.
Numerals follow the same brushy logic with rounded ends and simple silhouettes, integrating smoothly with text. The lowercase shows the strongest cursive character, while the capitals read more as bold handwritten print with scripted touches, creating a mixed-case texture that feels energetic in longer lines.