Cursive Tidew 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, greeting cards, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, quirky, handmade warmth, expressive display, casual note, brand friendliness, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loopy, textured.
A brush-pen handwritten script with thick, rounded strokes and slightly uneven edges that preserve a natural marker texture. Letterforms lean mostly upright with a bouncy baseline, soft terminals, and occasional looped ascenders/descenders that add rhythm without becoming overly ornate. Connections are suggested in the lowercase, but spacing remains airy and irregular in a deliberate, hand-drawn way; capitals are simplified and sturdy, pairing well with the script lowercase. Numerals match the same bold, inked presence, with compact shapes and friendly curves.
This font suits short, high-impact text such as packaging labels, posters, social graphics, invitations, and greeting cards. It works especially well where a casual, handcrafted voice is desirable and where the bold brush texture can be appreciated at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick lettering for notes, packaging, or a café sign. Its chunky brush forms and imperfect repeatability feel approachable and informal, emphasizing warmth over precision.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush lettering in a usable script, balancing bold readability with spontaneous, handwritten charm. Its simplified capitals and lively lowercase aim to provide an expressive, friendly look without requiring elaborate flourishes.
The contrast between thick main strokes and thinner joins is present but kept soft by the brushy shaping. Large counters and rounded bowls help maintain clarity at display sizes, while the lively stroke endings and variable spacing create a distinctly handmade cadence.