Cursive Velu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, expressive, retro, personal, lively, handwritten feel, brush realism, expressive headers, casual warmth, brushy, looping, slanted, textured, dynamic.
A slanted, brush-pen script with high-contrast strokes that shift from hairline upstrokes to heavier, tapered downstrokes. Letterforms are loosely connected with a rhythmic, forward-leaning flow, and the texture shows subtle dry-brush breakup in places, keeping the edges organic rather than perfectly smooth. Capitals are tall and energetic with occasional swashes and open counters, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively short x-height and quick, narrow joins that create a lively, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with angled terminals and slightly varied widths that feel drawn rather than constructed.
This style suits brand marks, product packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social graphics where a handwritten voice is desirable. It also works well for short quote treatments, invitations, and headers, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes where the brush contrast and loops remain clear.
The font reads as personable and spontaneous, like quick brush lettering on a note or label. Its energetic slant and looping forms lend a romantic, slightly vintage tone, while the textured stroke behavior keeps it informal and approachable rather than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting: fluid, slightly irregular, and expressive, with enough consistency to set readable lines while preserving a natural hand-made feel.
Spacing and stroke rhythm favor continuous word shapes, producing strong momentum in longer lines of text. The more embellished capitals can become dominant at small sizes, so the style is most convincing when given enough size and breathing room.