Cursive Tura 12 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, social media, casual, airy, expressive, friendly, romantic, handwritten charm, signature look, casual elegance, human warmth, calligraphic, looped, slanted, monoline feel, bouncy.
A lively, handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic stroke rhythm. Letterforms show tapered entries and exits with occasional sharp turns and soft loops, creating an ink-pen feel rather than a rigid constructed script. Spacing is open and the baseline has a gentle, bouncy irregularity that reads as intentionally hand-drawn. Capitals are larger and more gestural, while lowercase forms are compact with simple, flowing connections and rounded counters; numerals follow the same cursive logic with smooth curves and light terminals.
Well suited for short to medium-length settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—logos, boutique branding, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and social graphics. It also works as an accent paired with a clean sans or serif for headings, highlights, and signature-style sign-offs.
The overall tone is personal and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting used to sign notes or add a human touch to a message. Its fluid motion and looping forms give it a warm, slightly romantic character, while the lightness keeps it feeling informal and approachable.
Designed to emulate quick, elegant penmanship with a smooth cursive flow and expressive capitals, offering an informal script that feels authentic and lightweight. The focus appears to be on creating a natural handwritten cadence that remains readable in display sizes while retaining personal charm.
The script prioritizes momentum and gesture over strict uniformity, with noticeable variation in stroke modulation across curves and joins. Some letters include extended entry strokes and open loops that add personality and help the text feel spontaneous in longer phrases.