Cursive Apbuh 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, branding, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten warmth, quick note, casual branding, expressive display, brushy, bouncy, monolinear, tall, loose.
A tall, narrow handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and lightly irregular stroke edges. Letterforms are mostly upright with a bouncy baseline and variable rhythm, mixing smooth curves with occasional sharp turns and tapered terminals. Connections appear frequently in lowercase, while capitals read as simplified, stand-alone written forms. Counters are compact, ascenders are prominent, and the overall texture is airy but lively, with small inconsistencies that reinforce a drawn-by-hand character.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personable voice is desired, such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works for packaging accents, café-style menus, and brand touchpoints that benefit from a casual handwritten signature. For best clarity, it performs strongest at display sizes or with generous tracking in longer lines.
The font conveys an informal, personal tone—like quick, confident handwriting on a note or label. Its energetic rhythm and slightly whimsical shapes give it a cheerful, conversational presence without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush handwriting with natural variation, prioritizing warmth and expressiveness over strict uniformity. Its tall proportions and energetic connections suggest a focus on attention-grabbing headlines and friendly, informal messaging.
Spacing and widths fluctuate from glyph to glyph, adding authenticity but also making the texture more animated in longer lines. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple shapes and soft curves that match the letterforms.