Cursive Tolab 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, packaging, posters, quotes, branding, friendly, casual, lively, approachable, playful, hand-lettered feel, display impact, friendly tone, quick brush stroke, brushy, organic, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A lively brush-pen script with a strong rightward slant and brisk, rhythmic strokes. Letterforms are compact and tall, with rounded turns, soft terminals, and visible stroke modulation that suggests pressure from a marker or brush. The texture stays smooth and consistent across the alphabet, while widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, giving the line a handwritten bounce. Numerals match the script tone with similarly rounded forms and confident weight.
Works best for short to medium-length display copy such as social graphics, posters, invitations, labels, and brand accents where an informal handwritten voice is desired. Its heavier stroke and compact proportions make it particularly effective for punchy headlines, callouts, and quote treatments rather than long paragraphs.
The font reads warm and personable, with an energetic, upbeat cadence that feels conversational rather than formal. Its bold, brushy presence adds enthusiasm and immediacy, making text feel like a quick hand-lettered note or headline.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a consistent rhythm and an easy, friendly tone. The goal appears to be a bold, legible script for modern display use—expressive enough to feel handmade, but controlled enough to stay clean in repeated text.
Capitals are expressive and simplified, leaning on broad curves and sweeping entries without excessive ornament. Counters remain fairly open for a script style, helping maintain clarity at display sizes, while the overall tight fit and compact forms give words a cohesive, flowing silhouette.