Cursive Tikon 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, logos, friendly, lively, casual, playful, expressive, handmade feel, quick emphasis, informal warmth, display impact, personal voice, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, punchy.
A brush-pen script with a rightward lean and an energetic, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show clear pressure modulation with rounded terminals and occasional tapering, creating a soft, inky texture. Letterforms are compact and bouncy, mixing smooth joins with a few deliberate breaks to keep the texture expressive and legible. Overall spacing is tight and the silhouette stays narrow, giving lines a quick, punchy cadence.
Works well for short, attention-grabbing copy such as packaging callouts, café/food branding, event posters, social media graphics, and product labels. It’s particularly effective for quotes, headings, and logo-like wordmarks where a handmade, approachable tone is desired. For best results, use at moderate to large sizes and give it some breathing room in tracking and line spacing.
This face feels lively and personable, with a casual confidence that reads as friendly rather than formal. The brisk slant and brushy energy give it an expressive, slightly retro charm that suits upbeat, conversational messaging.
The design appears aimed at capturing the immediacy of marker or brush handwriting in a consistent, repeatable font. It prioritizes personality and momentum—using a steady slant, compact proportions, and soft terminals to create a cohesive, handwritten voice that stands out at headline sizes.
Uppercase forms are simplified and brushy, while lowercase letters keep a consistent cursive flow with rounded loops and soft entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the same handwritten texture, maintaining the informal rhythm across mixed text.