Cursive Mako 6 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, packaging, headlines, invitations, elegant, lively, playful, romantic, expressive, signature feel, brush calligraphy, display impact, personal tone, brushy, looped, slanted, swashy, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning with compact counters and a bouncy baseline rhythm, mixing smooth joins with occasional lifted, pen-written breaks. Capitals feature generous entry/exit swashes and looped constructions, while lowercase forms stay compact with short ascenders and descenders and tight internal spaces. Overall strokes feel brisk and gestural, with slightly irregular brush edges that keep the texture human and energetic.
This style performs best for short, display-driven typography such as wordmarks, product names, event titles, social graphics, and pull quotes. It also suits stationery and invitation work where a handwritten, calligraphic signature feel is desired, and it can add energy to packaging labels and boutique branding when set with comfortable tracking.
The tone is confident and expressive, balancing a polished calligraphic feel with casual handwritten charm. It reads as upbeat and personable, suitable for messages that want warmth, flair, and a touch of drama without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering with a stylish slant and swashy capitals, delivering a handwritten signature look that feels personal yet presentation-ready. Its proportions and contrast prioritize visual impact and character over neutral text economy.
Numerals follow the same brush-script logic, with curved forms and occasional swashy finishes that pair well with title-style settings. The dense, narrow shapes and strong contrast create a dark, inked color in text, making spacing and size choices important for maintaining clarity in longer lines.