Cursive Atrus 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, human warmth, casual emphasis, handwritten authenticity, compact headlines, brushy, looped, bouncy, monoline-ish, tall ascenders.
A tall, handwritten script with a lively baseline and a narrow, upright stance. Strokes show noticeable contrast and a brush-pen feel, with tapered entries/exits, occasional swell on curves, and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with generous loops in ascenders and descenders and a slightly uneven, human rhythm that keeps repeated shapes from feeling mechanical. Capitals are simplified and slender, while lowercase forms lean on single-storey constructions and flowing joins; numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic.
Well suited to short-to-medium phrases where a personable handwritten voice is desired, such as boutique branding, product packaging, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for invitations, greeting cards, and headings where a casual, friendly emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a lighthearted, spontaneous energy. Its narrow, tall proportions and springy curves give it a cheerful, chatty character that feels informal and approachable rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting while maintaining a consistent, narrow silhouette for compact headlines. Its looped joins and tall proportions prioritize expressive rhythm and personality over strict uniformity, aiming to feel natural and human in continuous text.
The texture stays clean despite the lively stroke modulation, making it best read at moderate sizes where the fine hairlines and tight letter spacing can breathe. Descenders (notably in g, y, and j) are prominent and looped, adding visual flourish and a distinctive rhythm in mixed-case settings.