Script Gura 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, packaging, posters, invitations, vintage, romantic, confident, playful, classic, expressive display, retro branding, decorative caps, hand-lettered feel, brushlike, swashy, rounded, looped, bouncy.
A slanted, brushlike script with rounded terminals and a steady, heavy stroke that keeps contrast subtle. Forms are compact with a small x-height and lively, looping ascenders and descenders that create frequent teardrop-shaped counters and small entry/exit strokes. Capitals are prominent and decorative, featuring generous swashes and curled bowls, while lowercase maintains a rhythmic, bouncy flow. Spacing appears fairly tight in words, with many letterforms designed to feel cohesive even when not fully connected.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as logos, headlines, product packaging, café menus, posters, and event or wedding invitations. It works best where its swashes and compact proportions can be appreciated, rather than in small, extended body copy.
The overall tone is nostalgic and romantic, with a confident sign-painting flavor. Its curled swashes and rounded stroke endings add a friendly, slightly theatrical charm, making text feel celebratory rather than restrained.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic, hand-lettered look with bold, friendly curves and decorative capitals, balancing readability with ornamental flair. Its compact lowercase and energetic swashes suggest an emphasis on expressive branding and display typography.
Numerals follow the same slanted, rounded construction, with simple, sturdy shapes that read best at display sizes. The most distinctive character comes from the uppercase set, which carries much of the flourish and visual personality.