Cursive Degot 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, airy, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, handwritten voice, casual elegance, personal tone, quick script, monoline feel, loose rhythm, tall ascenders, long descenders, open counters.
A slender handwritten script with a brisk rightward slant and a mostly monoline stroke feel, punctuated by gentle thick–thin moments where curves tighten. Letterforms are tall and narrow with compact lowercase bodies, long ascenders/descenders, and a bouncy baseline that keeps the texture lively rather than rigid. Joins are fluid and intermittent—some characters connect naturally while others break for clarity—creating a natural pen-written rhythm. Terminals are clean and tapered, loops are modest and open, and capitals are simplified with soft swashes that stay restrained.
This font works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—logos, boutique branding, packaging labels, invitations, and social graphics. It is especially effective for headings, pull quotes, and product names where its tall, narrow rhythm can add elegance without feeling formal.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick but careful handwriting. Its lightness and narrowness give it an airy, modern freshness, while the flowing motion reads warm and approachable rather than formal or ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, fast cursive writing with a light touch: compact lowercase, tall proportions, and flowing strokes that stay legible in common display sizes. It prioritizes an approachable handwritten texture over strict typographic regularity.
The set shows consistent slant and spacing with slightly irregular stroke momentum that reinforces an authentic hand-drawn character. Numerals follow the same narrow, cursive-influenced style, keeping the texture coherent in mixed text.