Cursive Dadaf 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, energetic, expressive, retro, handwritten feel, signature look, casual display, friendly tone, brushy, slanted, rounded, looped, lively.
A lively, slanted handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and gently modulated strokes. Letterforms are rounded and open, with frequent entry/exit flicks and tapered terminals that suggest quick, confident writing. Connections are suggested in the rhythm and spacing even when characters are not fully joined, and many capitals use prominent loops or sweeping lead-in strokes. Descenders are long and curvy, counters stay relatively open, and the overall texture is smooth but intentionally irregular, like natural marker pressure across curves.
Well-suited to branding accents, packaging headlines, posters, and social graphics where a handwritten signature-like voice is desired. It also fits invitations, greeting cards, and short display lines; for longer passages, generous line spacing helps maintain clarity and reduce visual busyness from the swashes and loops.
The font reads as informal and personable, with an upbeat, conversational tone. Its brisk slant and looping capitals give it a spirited, slightly nostalgic flair, suitable for messaging that aims to feel approachable and human rather than formal or corporate.
Designed to mimic quick brush handwriting with a polished, consistent set of shapes for repeatable display use. The goal appears to be an expressive script that balances spontaneity with enough structure to remain readable across mixed-case text and numerals.
Capitals tend to be more decorative than the lowercase, with flourished strokes that can draw attention in short words. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and simple, legible constructions that match the script’s flowing motion.