Cursive Mase 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, posters, social media, friendly, casual, lively, expressive, personal, handwritten feel, approachable tone, display script, quick brush, brushy, looping, bouncy, slanted, monoline-ish.
A lively brush-script with a rightward slant and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation—rounded entries and tapered terminals—while keeping a generally smooth, continuous line. Letterforms are compact with relatively tall ascenders and descenders, giving the lowercase a tight, quick-written feel. Counters are open and simplified, and curves dominate over strict geometry, with occasional sharp joins that add energy. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, flowing constructions and modest stroke variation.
Works well for short-to-medium text where an approachable handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, packaging labels, café/food messaging, social graphics, headlines, and pull quotes. It is especially effective when set with generous line spacing to accommodate the prominent ascenders and descenders.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick marker lettering on a note or menu board. Its looping forms and buoyant movement read as informal and upbeat, with a touch of expressive flair rather than polished formality.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting with consistent flow and a friendly, contemporary texture. It balances legibility with expressive movement, aiming for an authentic handwritten look suitable for informal display settings.
Uppercase characters are more gestural and sometimes closer to standalone initials, while the lowercase feels more consistently cursive. The long descenders (notably in g, j, y) and tall ascenders contribute to a dynamic vertical swing that can become a prominent texture in paragraphs.