Cursive Mebab 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, energetic, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, personal tone, expressive display, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, slanted, informal.
A slanted handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and rounded terminals. Strokes are smooth and continuous with a consistent, monoline-like thickness and gently tapered ends, producing a soft, painted rhythm rather than sharp calligraphic contrast. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a bouncy baseline and simple looped constructions in the lowercase that keep words flowing. Capitals are assertive and gestural, pairing well with the smaller, more connected lowercase for a cohesive handwritten texture.
Works well for short to medium-length display settings where a personal, energetic voice is desired—logos, product packaging, cafe or event posters, social graphics, and pull quotes. It is especially effective when paired with a neutral sans or simple serif for contrast in headings and supporting text.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, like quick marker lettering on a note or menu board. It reads as personal and conversational, with enough momentum and swagger to feel modern and expressive without becoming ornate.
Designed to capture the immediacy of handwritten brush lettering in a clean, repeatable typeface, emphasizing speed, warmth, and readable word shapes. The slant, rounded terminals, and connected lowercase suggest a focus on expressive headings and brand accents rather than formal text typography.
Spacing and joins favor continuous word shapes, and the numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with rounded forms and modest irregularity that reinforces authenticity. The stroke endings and curves remain soft throughout, helping maintain legibility while preserving a spontaneous, handwritten character.