Cursive Nekiv 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, posters, casual, friendly, lively, personal, contemporary, human touch, expressive display, informal branding, quick script, brushy, monoline, looping, fluid, slanted.
A fluid handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and brush-pen rhythm. Strokes are predominantly monoline with gently rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries, creating a smooth, continuous flow. Letterforms are narrow-to-moderate in proportion with lively, variable join behavior—many lowercase connections feel natural while some glyphs stand more independently. Capitals are taller and more gesture-driven, featuring sweeping curves and occasional extended cross-strokes that add emphasis without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited to headlines, short statements, packaging callouts, and brand marks that benefit from a human touch. It works especially well in social graphics, invitations, and poster-style typography where expressive motion is more important than dense text readability.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick but confident handwriting. Its energetic curves and soft terminals give it an approachable, friendly feel, balancing spontaneity with enough consistency to read as a cohesive style.
The design appears intended to capture everyday cursive with a clean brush-pen finish—expressive and modern, but controlled enough for repeatable, polished display use.
Spacing and rhythm feel organic, with slight irregularities that reinforce an authentic hand-drawn character. Numerals and lowercase forms maintain the same pen logic, helping mixed content look unified in short phrases and display lines.