Cursive Buley 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, posters, casual, friendly, expressive, playful, handmade, handwritten feel, informal voice, modern script, expressive headlines, brushy, gestural, fluid, rounded, bouncy.
A lively, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms show visible pressure changes—thicker downstrokes and lighter upstrokes—creating a rhythmic, calligraphic texture without feeling overly formal. Capitals are tall and looped with simplified, single-stroke construction, while lowercase forms are compact with tight counters and frequent joins that keep words flowing. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and occasional extended entry/exit strokes that add momentum.
Works well for logos, small-brand wordmarks, packaging callouts, social posts, invitations, and short quotes where a human, informal voice is desired. Best used at headline and display sizes, and in short-to-medium line lengths where the flowing connections and tall capitals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick lettering made with a confident marker or brush. Its energetic curves and slightly bouncy baseline give it an upbeat, conversational feel suited to approachable messaging rather than solemn or technical content.
Designed to emulate fast, natural brush handwriting with a clean, repeatable rhythm—prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. The set appears aimed at creating friendly, modern script headlines that feel hand-lettered while remaining consistent across characters.
Spacing is tight and the joining behavior varies across letters, producing an organic, handwritten cadence. The contrast and tapered terminals help maintain clarity at display sizes, while the compact lowercase and long strokes in capitals can create a dense, signature-like silhouette in longer lines.