Cursive Todan 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social graphics, branding, packaging, headlines, posters, casual, expressive, friendly, energetic, personal, handwritten feel, brush texture, casual display, modern script, compact rhythm, brushy, rounded, slanted, fluid, looping.
A lively brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and a smooth, flowing rhythm. Strokes show clear pressure modulation, with tapered entry and exit strokes and thicker downstrokes that create an inked, calligraphic feel. Letterforms are compact and narrow with rounded curves, occasional looped joins, and simplified terminals that keep the texture cohesive in words. Capitals are larger and more gestural than the lowercase, often starting with extended lead-in strokes, while numerals follow the same handwritten logic with soft curves and angled stress.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display settings such as social media quotes, product packaging, café or boutique branding, invitations with an informal tone, and punchy poster headlines. It works best where expressive texture is desired and sizes are large enough to preserve the fine tapers and joins.
The font reads as informal and personable, with an upbeat, spontaneous tone typical of quick marker or brush lettering. Its narrow, fast-moving rhythm gives it a modern, social feel—confident, friendly, and slightly playful rather than formal or ceremonial.
Likely designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with a polished consistency for digital typesetting. The goal appears to be an energetic script that stays compact and readable while retaining the natural movement and pressure of hand lettering.
Connections are not rigidly uniform—some letters appear to link more tightly than others—adding a natural handwritten variability. The compact proportions and short lowercase bodies emphasize ascenders/descenders and help the script maintain a brisk, vertical sparkle even in longer lines.