Cursive Oldes 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, social graphics, quotes, airy, personal, lively, elegant, casual, handwritten feel, signature style, personal tone, graceful display, monoline, tall ascenders, long descenders, open counters, looped strokes.
A slim, handwritten cursive with a fine monoline feel and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and loosely constructed, with narrow proportions, open counters, and long ascenders/descenders that give the line a stretched, vertical rhythm. Stroke endings taper into soft hooks and flicks, and many joins are implied rather than fully connected, producing a quick, pen-drawn texture that stays fairly consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
This style suits display use where a handwritten voice is desired—invitation headers, greeting cards, boutique packaging, social media graphics, and short quote treatments. It works best at larger sizes where the thin strokes and delicate hooks remain clear.
The overall tone feels personal and breezy, like neat handwriting captured in ink. Its tall, flowing forms and gentle loops add a touch of elegance, while the relaxed joins keep it friendly and informal rather than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, stylish pen script: slim strokes, tall proportions, and energetic terminals create a lightweight signature-like look that adds personality without heavy ornamentation.
Uppercase forms are especially expressive, with sweeping entry/exit strokes and occasional loop-like constructions that can stand out in short words or initials. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, lightly embellished shapes and a consistent forward momentum.