Cursive Tilaf 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, energetic, handmade, expressiveness, handmade feel, modern casual, display impact, brushy, rounded, bouncy, organic, informal.
A brush-pen script with tall, slender letterforms and a strong forward slant. Strokes show clear pressure modulation with thicker downstrokes and tapered entry/exit terminals, producing a lively, drawn-in-one-go rhythm. Curves are rounded and slightly bouncy, and spacing is compact, with letters often feeling closely knit even when not fully connected. Uppercase forms are simplified and upright-tall, while lowercase shapes lean on looped or hooked joins and soft, blunted terminals for an approachable texture.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It can work well for quotes and labels where a personable, handwritten voice is desired, especially at display sizes where the stroke texture and tapering can be appreciated.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, like quick handwritten signage or an enthusiastic note. Its brushy texture and springy rhythm read as personal and spontaneous rather than formal or classic. The narrow, vertical energy gives it a modern, punchy feel that stays friendly.
Designed to capture the feel of a confident brush-script hand: fast, expressive, and legible enough for display while retaining the irregularities that signal authenticity. The tall proportions and energetic slant suggest an aim for modern impact without losing a casual, friendly character.
Ascenders are prominent and many characters have distinctive entry strokes, which adds motion but also increases visual density in longer lines. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with simple forms and tapered ends that blend well with mixed-case settings.