How to recreate this motion? Recently saw this motion graphics on Instagram which reveals a Malayalam letter. I assume it is created using After Effects. 

How could I create something similar like this?
The author in the comments says it was made using Cinema4D.

It looks a lot like this tutorial:

http://cgterminal.com/2017/08/10/cinema-4d-hyper-realistic-3d-acrylic-paint-stroke-tutorial/