Cursive Ankuf 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, packaging, headlines, social media, elegant, romantic, lively, casual, fashionable, signature feel, modern script, expressive display, handmade tone, brushy, looping, slanted, monoline feel, expressive.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with tapering strokes and sharp, ink-like terminals that create a lively, handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are tall and compact with tight sidebearings, while many lowercase shapes use simple joins and open counters that keep words moving quickly. Capitals are larger and more gestural, with occasional entry/exit strokes and looped structures that read as hand-drawn rather than constructed. Numerals follow the same brisk, calligraphic logic, with narrow forms and angled stress that match the text texture.
Well-suited to brand marks, beauty and lifestyle packaging, event collateral, and promotional headlines where a handwritten signature feel is desired. It also works effectively for short quotes, menus, and social graphics when set with generous leading and enough size to preserve the finer strokes.
The overall tone is modern and personable—polished enough to feel stylish, but still spontaneous and friendly. Its quick strokes and energetic slant suggest motion and confidence, lending a romantic, boutique feel without becoming overly formal.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable digital form, prioritizing flow, personality, and a fashionable script silhouette for display-oriented typography.
Spacing appears intentionally snug, producing a dense, continuous texture that can look striking in short lines and titles. The contrast and pointed terminals add sparkle at larger sizes, while the more delicate connecting strokes may call for comfortable sizing and ample line spacing in longer passages.