Cursive Wila 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, vintage, delicate, romantic, refined, ornamental, formal note, signature, decorative, expressive, calligraphic, looping, flourished, slanted, airy.
A flowing script with pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic, pen-driven stroke. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation and tapered entries/exits, with frequent long ascenders and descenders that create an airy vertical rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and lightly built, with looping joins and occasional open, ribbon-like counters; capitals are especially ornate, featuring extended swashes and curved lead-ins. Spacing and letter widths vary in a handwriting-like way, producing a lively, slightly irregular texture while remaining visually consistent.
This font suits short-form display settings where its swashes and contrast can be appreciated, such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and product packaging. It works best for headlines, names, and signature-style accents rather than dense text, especially where generous spacing and size can preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels elegant and old-fashioned, like formal handwriting on invitations or personal correspondence. Its delicate contrast and looping flourishes add a romantic, refined character, while the subtle irregularities keep it warm and human rather than rigidly formal.
The design appears intended to evoke classic penmanship with expressive capitals, light connective strokes, and a graceful, ornamental cadence. It prioritizes personality and flourish over uniformity, aiming for a handwritten look suitable for decorative and ceremonial typography.
Uppercase forms carry much of the personality through large entry strokes and generous flourish lengths, which can dominate at small sizes or tight line spacing. The very short lowercase bodies relative to the tall extenders emphasize a tall, graceful silhouette, and the numerals follow the same slanted, handwritten rhythm.