Cursive Tomey 16 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, energetic, playful, casual, sporty, confident, handwritten feel, dynamic display, friendly tone, expressive branding, brushy, slanted, looping, tapered, bouncy.
A lively, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and tapered stroke endings that suggest fast, continuous handwriting. Strokes are predominantly smooth and rounded, with occasional sharp turns and pointed terminals that add snap and momentum. Letterforms are compact with relatively small counters, and the rhythm alternates between tight joins and open, sweeping exits, producing a slightly bouncy baseline feel. Capitals are simplified but expressive, often built from single flowing gestures, while numerals follow the same cursive, handwritten logic for a cohesive texture.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where its motion and texture can carry the message—such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want a personable voice. It also works well for social graphics, invitations, and quote-style layouts where a casual handwritten accent is desired.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, reading as friendly, energetic handwriting rather than formal calligraphy. It conveys speed and spontaneity, with a confident, sporty flavor that feels approachable and modern.
Designed to mimic quick brush lettering with a consistent, repeatable system, balancing expressive movement with enough regularity to remain readable in phrases and punchy headlines. The goal appears to be an informal script that feels hand-drawn, dynamic, and attention-getting without becoming overly ornate.
Connections in lowercase appear frequent but not rigidly continuous, giving it a natural handwritten cadence in longer text. The heavier downstrokes and tapered upstrokes create clear directional emphasis, and the larger, more gestural capitals stand out well for emphasis and initial letters.