Cursive Tokus 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, handmade, playful, handwritten feel, friendly voice, display impact, quick brush script, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looping, expressive.
A brush-pen script with a forward slant and a compact, upright rhythm. Strokes show natural pressure modulation, with rounded terminals and occasional tapering that suggests a single, confident pass. Letterforms are narrow and tall with smooth joins and simplified counters, giving the line a continuous, flowing texture in words. Ascenders are prominent and many lowercase forms use looped or hooked entries/exits, while numerals follow the same handwritten logic for consistent color and movement.
Works well for short to medium-length display copy where a personal, handmade voice is desired—logos, product labels, café menus, posters, greeting cards, and social graphics. It is especially effective for headlines, pull quotes, and accent text paired with a simple sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like quick, stylish handwriting on a note or label. Its energetic bounce and fluid connections make it feel personable and upbeat rather than formal or technical.
Designed to mimic brisk, confident brush handwriting with connected cursive texture and clear legibility at display sizes. The narrow proportions and consistent stroke energy aim to deliver a distinctive, contemporary script voice while staying readable in real-world phrases.
Capital letters read as slightly more separated, signature-like forms that add emphasis without breaking the script feel in mixed-case text. The set maintains strong visual consistency across letters and figures, with tight spacing tendencies and a smooth baseline flow that benefits from a bit of breathing room in longer lines.