Cursive Tikes 10 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, energetic, expressiveness, warmth, impact, informality, handmade feel, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, dynamic.
This font shows a brush-pen construction with heavy, rounded strokes and soft terminals that mimic loaded ink. Letterforms lean consistently and vary in width from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm. Curves are generous and slightly irregular, with occasional swelling at turns and simplified joins that keep the texture bold and cohesive. Counters are relatively tight in places, and the overall silhouette reads as compact, punchy handwriting rather than a rigid system.
It works best for short-to-medium display copy where bold, handwritten personality is the priority—posters, product packaging, café menus, social graphics, and brand lockups. The dense strokes and expressive forms favor larger sizes and high-contrast applications over long, small-size reading.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, like quick, confident marker lettering used for casual notes or friendly signage. Its bouncy shapes and thick strokes add warmth and personality, projecting an informal, conversational feel with a touch of exuberance.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of bold brush writing while staying consistent enough for repeatable typography. It prioritizes charm, energy, and impact, offering a personable script-like voice suitable for modern, casual visual identities.
The uppercase set is simplified and sturdy, while the lowercase carries more of the handwritten character through looped and hooked forms (notably in letters like g, y, and z). Numerals follow the same brushy, rounded logic and visually match the letters, supporting cohesive mixed-content settings.