Cursive Tedaf 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, energetic, casual, expressive, modern, handwritten feel, display impact, friendly tone, signature accent, casual emphasis, brushy, slanted, rounded, monoline-ish, looping.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Strokes show a marker/brush feel with subtle thick–thin modulation and tapered entries/exits, creating a fast handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with simplified connections in the lowercase and a mix of open, airy counters and occasional tight joins where strokes overlap. Capitals are upright-leaning and gestural rather than formal, pairing well with the more connected, flowing lowercase.
Best suited for short-to-medium display use where personality matters: logos, packaging callouts, café/food branding, social graphics, posters, invitations, and headline treatments. It can also work for pull quotes or emphasis lines when given generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick confident handwriting used for emphasis. It feels contemporary and approachable, with enough flair to read as expressive without becoming overly ornate. The slant and sweeping curves add momentum, giving text a conversational, energetic voice.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush handwriting with a polished, repeatable structure—capturing natural speed, slant, and looping motion while staying legible for display typography. It prioritizes warmth and immediacy, aiming to add a human, signature-like accent to modern layouts.
The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and angled strokes that keep them consistent with the letters. Some glyphs show intentional irregularity and stroke overlap typical of brush lettering, which adds character but can create darker knots in dense settings.