Cursive Tobel 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, personal, energetic, handwritten warmth, modern script, quick emphasis, informal display, brushy, slanted, rounded, loopy, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with tapered stroke ends and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show a lively baseline bounce and compact proportions, with tight apertures and occasional looped counters (notably in capitals and descenders). Strokes vary subtly within each letter, suggesting pressure and lift, while overall spacing stays relatively tight for a cohesive handwritten rhythm. Capitals are tall and prominent, mixing simple strokes with occasional swashy curves, and numerals follow the same informal, slightly condensed handwritten logic.
Well-suited for short to medium text where a handwritten, friendly voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging callouts, posters, quotes, and social graphics. It also works for invitations or announcements when a casual, modern script feel is appropriate, especially at display sizes.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, like quick signage or a handwritten note done with a felt or brush pen. Its lively motion and bouncy forms give it an approachable, informal tone that feels energetic without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting in a consistent, usable script, balancing expressive loops and tapering with enough regularity for readable set text. Its compact build and forward slant aim to deliver a quick, contemporary handwritten signature style.
Connections between lowercase letters appear selective rather than fully continuous, which helps maintain clarity in longer lines of text. The slant and narrow stance create a forward-moving cadence, while the heavier downstrokes provide emphasis in headings and short phrases.