Cursive Abnis 1 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, airy, handwritten warmth, decorative script, personal tone, quick-note feel, monoline feel, loopy, bouncy, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A delicate, handwritten script with tall, slender letterforms and an easy rightward slant. Strokes are smooth and pen-like with noticeable thick–thin swing, especially on downstrokes, and frequent looped joins that keep words flowing. Capitals are larger and more gestural, mixing simple upright stems with occasional flourished entry strokes, while lowercase forms stay narrow with tight counters, long ascenders/descenders, and a compact body that sits lightly on the baseline. Numerals follow the same informal rhythm, with simple, open shapes that match the script’s linear, drawn quality.
This font suits short to medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—logos and brand wordmarks, packaging callouts, invitations and greeting cards, social media graphics, and pull quotes or headings. It also works well for overlays on photography when used at generous sizes.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like neat journaling or a quick note written with a fine pen. Its bouncy rhythm and looping connections add a whimsical, handcrafted charm without feeling overly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic natural, connected handwriting with a refined, pen-drawn finish—prioritizing fluid word rhythm, expressive capitals, and an airy texture for decorative and personal-feeling typography.
Word shapes rely on consistent joining behavior and extended vertical strokes, giving lines of text a lively up-and-down cadence. The texture stays light on the page, making it best suited to sizes where the thin hairlines and tight interior spaces can remain clear.