Cursive Barit 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, crafty, casual, lively, handmade feel, modern script, expressive display, casual warmth, brushy, bouncy, monoline feel, tapered, rounded.
This typeface has a hand-drawn brush-script character with a rightward slant and lively stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with rounded terminals, occasional sharp entry/exit strokes, and a slightly bouncy baseline that enhances the handwritten rhythm. Strokes show clear thick–thin contrast typical of a pointed-pen or brush gesture, with compact counters and simplified joins; some letters connect while others remain loosely separated depending on shape. Capitals are expressive and swooping, while lowercase forms are compact with short bodies and long, fluid ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing curved bowls with tapered strokes for an informal, cohesive texture.
Best suited to short, expressive text where a handmade voice is desirable—logos, product labels, invitations, quotes, and promotional headlines. It can also work for UI accents or pull quotes when set with enough size and spacing to preserve the brush details.
The overall tone feels personable and upbeat, like quick brush lettering used for notes, packaging, or social content. Its energetic slant and varying stroke pressure give it an approachable, crafty warmth rather than a formal calligraphic mood.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of modern brush lettering while maintaining consistent proportions and a readable rhythm across the alphabet and figures. It aims to provide an informal, personable script voice that stands out in display applications without feeling overly ornamental.
In the sample text, the type builds a distinctive handwritten color at display sizes, with strong internal movement from the tapered diagonals and looped forms. The contrast and tight spacing create a dark, punchy line, so generous tracking or shorter line lengths can help keep it airy in multi-line settings.