Cursive Vulu 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, casual, expressive, friendly, handmade, lively, hand lettering, authenticity, warmth, energy, informality, brushy, textured, looping, playful, organic.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with lively, uneven stroke edges and visible texture that suggests real ink on paper. Strokes show a clear thick–thin pattern from pressure and angle, with tapered entries and exits and occasional blunt terminals. Letterforms are compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and spacing varies slightly to preserve a handwritten rhythm. Capitals are simple and upright in structure but rendered with the same loose, inked energy as the lowercase, giving the alphabet a cohesive, drawn feel.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its brush texture and animated slant can be appreciated—logos, product labels, café menus, event posters, pull quotes, and social graphics. It can also work for inviting subheads or highlights when paired with a simpler sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick marker lettering used for notes, packaging, or social posts. Its energetic texture and looping forms read as approachable and upbeat rather than formal, with a slightly rustic, handmade character.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering made with a brush pen or marker, prioritizing spontaneity and personality over strict regularity. Its compact proportions and textured strokes aim to deliver an authentic, handmade voice for contemporary display use.
Connections between letters appear fluid in text settings, but not overly calligraphic—strokes occasionally break or narrow, reinforcing the natural brush effect. Numerals match the script’s momentum, with rounded shapes and tapered turns that keep them consistent with the letterforms.