Cursive Tigey 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, friendly, energetic, casual, playful, retro, hand-lettered feel, bold script display, casual personality, brushy, rounded, compact, slanted, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with thick, rounded strokes and slightly tapered terminals that suggest pressure-driven writing. Letterforms are compact with a relatively small x-height and tight internal counters, while ascenders and descenders are lively and prominent. The rhythm is bouncy and forward-leaning, with a mix of soft curves and occasional sharp turns that keep the texture active. Capitals are prominent and simplified, and the numerals share the same hand-drawn weight and smooth, filled-in look.
Works best for short-to-medium display copy where a hand-lettered, approachable feel is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, café menus, social graphics, and brand accents. The heavy stroke and compact forms make it especially effective at larger sizes or in high-contrast applications.
The overall tone feels warm and informal, like quick marker lettering on a sign or note. Its brisk slant and bold stroke give it an upbeat, expressive voice that reads as personable rather than formal.
Likely intended to deliver a bold, hand-written signature/brush look that feels spontaneous and friendly while staying visually cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Stroke endings tend to be softly blunted rather than crisply cut, reinforcing the brush/marker impression. Spacing appears designed for display use, with compact shapes that build a dense, dark line of text at larger sizes.