Cursive Sobem 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, lively, approachability, handwritten charm, expressive display, casual warmth, rounded, bouncy, brushy, looping, informal.
A lively cursive script with rounded, brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a bouncy rhythm, alternating tall ascenders with compact lowercase bodies and generous loops in many capitals and descenders. Stroke weight stays confidently heavy while showing subtle modulation through curves, and joins appear smooth and continuous in text. Spacing is relatively tight, helping words read as cohesive, flowing units.
Works well for short to medium-length display copy where personality is desired, such as logos, labels, café menus, invitations, quotes, and social graphics. The bold, rounded strokes hold up nicely at headline sizes and in high-contrast applications, while the connected cursive flow supports friendly taglines and product names.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone—more like quick, confident handwriting than formal calligraphy. Its looping capitals and buoyant movement feel warm and expressive, lending a personable, conversational voice.
Designed to deliver an energetic, handwritten signature feel with strong legibility in display settings. The combination of forward slant, rounded forms, and consistent, weighty strokes suggests an intention to look spontaneous and personable while remaining visually stable across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Capitals are prominent and decorative, often larger than the lowercase with pronounced swashes and rounded shoulders. Numerals match the handwritten character with simple, slightly irregular forms that maintain the same forward energy.