Cursive Yiwo 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, expressive, handmade, casual, energetic, brushy, handmade feel, bold emphasis, quick lettering, textured stroke, display impact, dry brush, textured, angular, upright slant, compact.
A lively brush-script with a dry, textured stroke that varies between crisp edges and ragged, ink-break patches. Letterforms are compact and slightly slanted, with tall ascenders/descenders and relatively small lowercase bodies, creating a tight rhythm on the line. Connections are suggested in many lowercase shapes, but the overall feel mixes cursive flow with occasional lifted strokes and abrupt turns. Capitals are bold and gesture-driven, with tapered terminals and a painted, marker-like build that stays visually consistent across the set.
Well-suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, cover titles, product packaging, and brand accents where a handmade voice is desired. It can work effectively in social graphics and pull quotes, especially at larger sizes where the stroke texture and brisk rhythm remain clear.
The font conveys an informal, personal tone—like quick signage or a handwritten note made with a brush pen. Its textured stroke adds grit and immediacy, while the narrow proportions and brisk slant keep it feeling energetic and modern rather than delicate.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with visible tool texture, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. The compact build and tall extenders aim to deliver high impact in display settings while maintaining a readable, handwritten cadence.
Texture is a defining feature: counters and joins show intentional roughness, and some characters include small flares or blunt endings that read as real-tool behavior. Numerals are similarly handwritten, with simplified, brisk constructions suited to display rather than continuous reading.