Cursive Rukis 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, social media, posters, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, crafty, warm, handmade feel, approachability, expressive display, casual lettering, brushy, rounded, lively, expressive, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining flowing, semi-connected strokes with occasional breaks that keep the texture airy. Forms are rounded with tapered entries and exits, and the stroke weight shows noticeable pressure changes and soft, ink-like terminals. Proportions are compact with tall ascenders/descenders, and the rhythm leans forward with a gentle bounce and slightly uneven, humanized spacing. Capitals are simple and upright-leaning with smooth curves, while lowercase letters carry more movement and variation, giving the line a natural handwritten cadence.
Well-suited for short to medium display text where a warm, handmade voice is desired—such as packaging, café menus, boutique branding, posters, social posts, and greeting cards. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The font reads as approachable and informal, with an upbeat, personable tone that feels like quick, confident marker lettering. Its energetic curves and bouncy baseline suggest friendliness and spontaneity rather than formality.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting while remaining consistent enough for repeated setting, balancing expressive stroke variation with clear, familiar letterforms for everyday display typography.
Counters are generally open and rounded, supporting readability at display sizes, while the soft terminals and varied joins reinforce a hand-drawn texture. Numerals follow the same brushy construction, with simple shapes and consistent forward motion that blends well with text.