Cursive Rolan 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, greeting cards, friendly, playful, handmade, whimsical, casual, hand-lettered feel, personal tone, casual display, expressive caps, brushy, bouncy, looped, rounded, lively.
A flowing, handwritten script with pronounced stroke modulation that mimics a flexible pen or brush. Letterforms are upright overall but softly bouncy, with rounded terminals, looping joins, and occasional tall ascenders that add vertical sparkle. The rhythm alternates between smooth connected forms and slight separations, giving it an informal, written-in-one-take feel. Counters are open and generous, while several capitals show simplified, monoline-like entry strokes paired with thicker downstrokes for contrast.
Well-suited to short-to-medium phrases in branding, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a personal, hand-lettered feel is desired. It also works for quotes, posters, and product labels when paired with a simpler sans or serif for supporting text.
The font communicates an upbeat, personable tone—warm, approachable, and a little quirky. Its lively loops and varying stroke emphasis feel conversational rather than formal, making text read like a friendly note or hand-lettered caption. The overall impression is charming and energetic without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary hand-lettered script that feels authentic and spontaneous, combining brush-like contrast with clean, readable letterforms. It aims to balance charm and clarity, providing a distinctive signature-like voice for display typography.
Capitals are expressive and slightly idiosyncratic, helping create a distinctive headline voice. Numerals keep the same calligraphic contrast and rounded movement, integrating well with the alphabetic style. Spacing and connections favor a natural handwritten cadence, which can create a textured word shape in longer lines.