Cursive Tuka 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, social posts, quotes, invites, casual, friendly, lively, personal, modern, handwritten charm, signature feel, display voice, casual branding, brushy, looping, monolinear, slanted, airy.
A slanted, handwriting-style script with a brush-pen feel and smooth, continuous stroke flow. Letterforms are compact and tall with tight spacing, giving an overall condensed rhythm, while stroke thickness subtly swells on curves and downstrokes. Terminals are tapered and slightly flicked, and many forms use open counters and simplified joins that keep the texture light despite the narrow proportions. Capitals are larger and more gestural, with long entry/exit strokes that help headings feel dynamic.
Best suited to short display copy where a handwritten voice is desirable—logos, boutique packaging, café or lifestyle branding, social media graphics, and quote-style headlines. It can also work for invitations and greeting-style applications when set with generous line spacing to preserve its airy, cursive rhythm.
The font reads as casual and personable, with an upbeat, informal tone. Its quick, confident strokes and looping gestures suggest spontaneity and friendliness, making text feel conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, stylish marker or brush handwriting for contemporary display use. Its condensed, energetic forms prioritize personality and motion over strict uniformity, aiming to deliver a natural, signature-like presence in headings and brand marks.
The lowercase shows small, compact bodies with prominent ascenders and descenders, and the connection logic varies—some letters appear linked by implied strokes while others stand more independently, reinforcing a natural handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same angled, pen-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and simple construction that match the script’s flow.