Cursive Teruk 16 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten warmth, casual emphasis, expressive display, personal tone, quick rhythm, brushy, looping, rounded, bouncy, slanted.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and compact, narrow proportions. Strokes look pressure-driven, with rounded terminals and soft, ink-like swelling on curves, creating an even but expressive rhythm. Letterforms favor simple cursive construction with frequent joins in lowercase, generous loops, and occasional teardrop-like counters; capitals are larger and more gestural, often beginning with a lead-in stroke. Numerals match the handwritten flow, staying rounded and slightly bouncy rather than strictly geometric.
Well-suited for short display copy where a personal, handwritten voice is desirable—such as branding accents, packaging labels, social posts, quotes, and casual invitations. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when given enough size and breathing room to keep the loops and joins clear.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting quick, confident handwriting with a cheerful bounce. Its smooth curves and looping forms feel approachable and personal, leaning more toward playful note-taking and packaging charm than formal calligraphy.
Designed to mimic energetic, everyday cursive with a brushy, pressure-based stroke, prioritizing friendliness and momentum over formal precision. The narrow build and consistent slant aim to keep words compact while maintaining a fluid handwritten cadence.
In text settings, the strong slant and tight spacing create a continuous, flowing texture, while distinctive capital shapes add emphasis at the start of words. The compact lowercase and prominent ascenders/descenders give lines an animated silhouette, which can add character at display sizes but may feel busy when set too small or tightly tracked.