Cursive Sikel 11 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, playful, friendly, lively, casual, crafty, handmade feel, expressive display, modern calligraphy, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, swashy, bouncy, textured.
A bold, brush-pen script with a forward slant and a soft, rounded stroke skeleton. Forms show pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered entry/exit strokes that create a hand-painted rhythm. Counters are compact and slightly irregular, with variable character widths and a bouncy baseline feel. Terminals often finish in small flicks or hooks, and several capitals feature simple swashes and loop-like joins that emphasize movement without becoming overly ornate.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its brush contrast and lively motion can be appreciated—logos, product packaging, café menus, posters, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for emphasis in quotes or pull-phrases when given generous spacing and enough size to preserve the thin strokes.
The overall tone feels upbeat and personable, like quick lettering made with a confident marker. It reads as informal and inviting, with a slightly cheeky energy that suits conversational headlines and handcrafted branding.
Designed to mimic contemporary brush calligraphy in a clean, repeatable font form, balancing expressive strokes with enough consistency to stay readable. The goal appears to be an energetic, handmade look that delivers personality and impact in display settings.
The heaviest strokes create strong color on the page, while the tapered hairlines and occasional dry-brush texture keep it from feeling blocky. Capitals are attention-grabbing and fluid, and the numerals match the handwritten flow with rounded shapes and brisk, angled terminals.