Cursive Andab 1 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greetings, invitations, social posts, packaging, quotes, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, handmade, handwritten charm, personal tone, decorative caps, casual readability, bouncy, loopy, airy, rounded, lively.
A slim, handwritten cursive with a lively, bouncing baseline and a mix of connected and loosely connected forms. Strokes are drawn with a pen-like rhythm: tall, narrow ascenders and compact bowls, with occasional tapered entry/exit strokes and soft swelling in curves that creates a delicate, calligraphic feel. Letterforms lean toward simple, rounded construction, with prominent looped descenders (notably in g, j, y) and expressive capitals that use long, curved lead-ins and modest flourish. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic, staying open and legible while retaining the informal stroke modulation.
It works best for short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social media graphics, and lifestyle packaging. The narrow build and tall letters also suit vertical or space-conscious layouts, especially in headlines, labels, and accent copy where personality is more important than strict uniformity.
The font reads as cheerful and personable, with a slightly quirky elegance that feels like neat, quick handwriting. Its tall proportions and loopy terminals give it a lighthearted, crafty tone rather than a formal script demeanor.
The design appears intended to capture neat, modern cursive handwriting with a touch of flourish in the capitals, balancing charm and readability. Its restrained stroke weight and loop-driven rhythm aim to deliver a light, personable script for casual display and branding accents.
Capitals are especially distinctive and varied, acting like small display moments within otherwise restrained lowercase shapes. Spacing feels naturally uneven in a handwritten way, which adds charm in short phrases while emphasizing the font’s organic, non-mechanical cadence.