Cursive Dales 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, lifestyle branding, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, handwritten warmth, casual branding, quick brush lettering, informal display, brushy, monoline, loopy, bouncy, informal.
A casual brush-pen script with a lively, right-leaning rhythm and softly tapered stroke endings. Strokes read mostly monoline with subtle pressure changes, and joins flow smoothly with occasional lifted connections that keep the texture airy. Letterforms are compact and tall with modest counters, rounded terminals, and a slightly bouncy baseline that enhances the hand-drawn feel. Uppercase forms are simplified and narrow, while lowercase shows looping ascenders/descenders and clean, readable silhouettes in text.
It works well for short headlines, quotes, invitations, and branding moments that benefit from a friendly handwritten voice. The compact, tall forms also suit packaging, labels, and social media graphics where a casual script is needed without heavy ornamentation.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—like quick, confident handwriting done with a felt tip or brush pen. Its smooth loops and energetic slant give it a personable, contemporary warmth that feels informal rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to mimic quick brush lettering with smooth connected motion, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over calligraphic formality. The compact proportions and restrained contrast aim for an easygoing script that remains legible in short to medium lines of display text.
The overall texture is consistent across the alphabet, with small variations that preserve a natural handwritten character. Numerals match the same narrow, handwritten construction and keep the set visually cohesive in mixed text.