Cursive Tekuv 16 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, posters, friendly, playful, casual, lively, warm, hand-lettered feel, casual elegance, expressive display, modern script, brushy, looping, rounded, bouncy, expressive.
A lively, brush-pen script with a rightward slant, compact proportions, and crisp thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits and occasional ink-like pooling at curves and terminals, giving the letterforms a natural hand-drawn texture. Counters are generally open and rounded, ascenders are tall and slender, and many forms use smooth loops and curved joins; spacing and widths vary slightly to preserve an organic rhythm in words and lines.
Well-suited for short, expressive text such as logos, product names, packaging callouts, quotes, invitations, and promotional headlines. It also works nicely for social media graphics and editorial pull quotes where a hand-lettered voice is desired, while very small sizes may reduce clarity due to the contrast and lively stroke detail.
The overall tone is informal and personable, balancing elegance with a relaxed, conversational energy. Its looping forms and springy rhythm read as upbeat and approachable, with a subtly modern, social feel.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a polished finish—capturing the spontaneity of handwriting while keeping a consistent slant, contrast pattern, and readable word rhythm for contemporary display use.
Capital letters are more decorative and calligraphic than the lowercase, creating strong emphasis in initial caps. Numerals follow the same brush-driven contrast and rounded shaping, fitting comfortably alongside the letterforms in display settings.