Cursive Sinaf 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invites, social media, greeting cards, friendly, playful, homespun, casual, crafty, handmade feel, approachability, informal branding, expressive lettering, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, smooth.
A casual brush-script with softly rounded terminals and pronounced thick–thin modulation, as if drawn with a flexible marker or brush pen. Strokes have gentle tapering, occasional swelling on curves, and a slightly bouncy rhythm that keeps letterforms lively and informal. Capitals are tall and loopy with simple, open structures, while lowercase forms are compact with short ascenders/descenders and frequent entry/exit strokes that suggest easy joining. Numerals echo the handwritten feel with curved, open shapes and modest irregularities that add warmth without becoming rough.
Works best for short display text where a casual handwritten voice is desired—logos, product labels, café-style menus, invitations, greeting cards, and social posts. It can also support headers or pull quotes when paired with a calm sans or serif for body copy.
The font reads as personable and upbeat, with a friendly handmade tone that feels approachable and slightly whimsical. Its smooth, flowing strokes and rounded forms give it a welcoming, craft-oriented character suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting with a polished consistency, balancing expressive loops and contrast with clear, legible silhouettes. It aims to deliver an informal signature-like feel that remains usable across common display contexts.
Many glyphs show a subtle rightward sweep and consistent stroke logic across the set, supporting readable word shapes despite the informal construction. The contrast is most noticeable in curves and looped joins, which adds sparkle at display sizes.