Cursive Puwy 16 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, headlines, friendly, lively, personal, playful, casual, handwritten feel, modern calligraphy, display impact, casual elegance, brushy, looping, slanted, fluid, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with clear thick-to-thin modulation and tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and relatively narrow, with rounded bowls, soft joins, and frequent looped strokes in both capitals and ascenders/descenders. The rhythm is energetic and slightly bouncy, mixing connected writing with occasional breaks, and it maintains a consistent stroke logic across the alphabet and figures.
This font suits branding accents, packaging labels, social posts, and invitation-style applications where a handwritten voice is desired. It works best at display sizes for names, taglines, short headlines, and pull quotes where the contrast and cursive motion can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, like quick, confident handwriting made with a flexible pen. Its lively contrast and sweeping loops add a touch of flair while staying approachable and informal rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of modern brush lettering while keeping forms controlled and repeatable for digital typesetting. Its compact proportions and consistent slant aim to deliver a quick, stylish handwritten look for contemporary display typography.
Capitals lean toward decorative entry strokes and open, airy counters, helping them stand out in short phrases. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved, handwritten shapes and tapered ends, reinforcing a cohesive set for display-oriented use.