Cursive Merih 16 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, social media, posters, quotes, friendly, casual, energetic, playful, personal, handwritten feel, signature style, display impact, approachability, brushy, rounded, looping, connected, upright-leaning.
A lively cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes are thick and rounded at terminals, with subtle modulation that suggests pressure changes rather than rigid contrast. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with frequent joins and looping entries/exits that create a continuous rhythm in words. Capitals are expressive and larger than the lowercase, using broad swashes and curved bowls, while numerals follow the same informal, handwritten construction.
Well suited to short, high-impact text such as logos, product packaging, headlines, posters, and social media graphics where a handwritten voice is desired. It also works for pull quotes and greeting-style messaging, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting copy.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick confident handwriting made with a felt-tip or brush marker. Its bouncy curves and generous loops give it an upbeat, approachable character that reads as informal and personable rather than formal or calligraphic.
Designed to capture an energetic, brush-written signature look with strong readability in display settings. The consistent slant, rounded terminals, and looping connections aim to deliver a fast, friendly handwritten texture that feels personal and contemporary.
Connections are generally smooth but not overly polished, preserving a natural hand-drawn irregularity. Counters tend to be tight and strokes run close in places, so the texture becomes dense at smaller sizes; it benefits from breathing room when set in longer lines.