Cursive Bykir 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social posts, posters, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, energetic, handwritten realism, casual display, personal tone, quick brush feel, brushy, looped, rounded, bouncy, expressive.
A lively, brush-pen script with a forward slant and a fluid, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure variation with rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries/exits, giving letters a soft, inked feel rather than rigid geometry. Forms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and a mix of connected and lightly separated joins that keep word shapes quick and spontaneous. Ascenders are prominent, descenders are long and loop-prone (notably in g, y, and j), and uppercase characters are simplified, signature-like shapes that sit comfortably with the lowercase.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a human, crafted impression is desired—brand marks, product labels, café or boutique signage, social graphics, invitations, and poster headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick lettering on packaging or a note written with a brush marker. It reads upbeat and approachable, with a slightly whimsical bounce that adds warmth without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with an emphasis on legible word shapes and an expressive, personal tone. The narrow, upright-tall proportions and looped movement aim to deliver impact in display settings while keeping a relaxed, conversational feel.
Lettering shows consistent stroke direction and a steady baseline, but retains intentional irregularities typical of hand-drawn scripts. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic with simple curves and minimal embellishment, keeping them compatible with casual headlines and short UI/label snippets.