Cursive Puko 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, social media, playful, personal, casual, romantic, whimsical, handwritten feel, signature style, friendly tone, expressive caps, brushy, looped, bouncy, organic, airy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, built from fast, tapered strokes and noticeable stroke modulation. Letterforms lean forward and fluctuate in width, with rounded bowls, long entry/exit strokes, and frequent loops that create a rhythmic, bouncy line. Connections are loose rather than fully continuous, and the baseline gently wavers, reinforcing an informal, drawn-by-hand character. Uppercase forms are tall and gestural with prominent swashes, while lowercase stays compact with delicate counters and quick terminals.
Works well for short display copy where a human touch is desired—logos, boutique branding, packaging accents, invitations, greeting cards, and pull-quote graphics. It is best used at moderate to large sizes so the fine strokes and loops remain clear in print and on screen.
The overall tone is friendly and personable, like a quick note or signature written with a felt or brush pen. Its energetic slant and looping forms add charm and spontaneity, suggesting a warm, conversational voice rather than a formal one.
Designed to capture the immediacy of modern cursive handwriting, pairing expressive capitals and looped gestures with a quick, brushy stroke flow. The emphasis appears to be on personality and motion, delivering an approachable script for decorative and lifestyle-oriented typography.
The font’s texture comes from slight irregularities in stroke edges and pressure-like thinning at turns and terminals, which helps it feel authentic. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with simple, open shapes that read as casually penned.