Cursive Tonid 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, energetic, casual, expressive, friendly, playful, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, casual emphasis, modern script voice, brushy, slanted, looped, bouncy, textured.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with compact proportions and lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show noticeable pressure changes and slightly textured edges, creating a painted, hand-made feel rather than a polished calligraphic one. Letterforms lean forward with rounded bowls, open counters, and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage a connected flow, while spacing remains variable for an organic handwritten cadence. Capitals are simplified and swooping, pairing well with the more compact, looped lowercase and similarly handwritten figures.
Well-suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where a hand-lettered voice is desired. It also works for social posts, quotes, and promotional graphics, especially when paired with a clean sans or simple serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, like quick marker or brush lettering used for friendly emphasis. Its forward slant and punchy stroke weight give it momentum and confidence, while the soft curves keep it approachable and personable.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting—prioritizing spontaneity and expressiveness over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver a contemporary, approachable script look that reads as personal and energetic in display typography.
The texture and brisk stroke turns create strong personality at display sizes, with occasional tight joins and narrow internal spaces that can thicken visually when set small. Numerals and punctuation match the same quick, handwritten logic, supporting cohesive headline and short-form use.