Cursive Rakuw 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, boutique branding, social graphics, friendly, romantic, whimsical, casual, playful, handwritten warmth, expressive display, modern calligraphy, looping, bouncy, flourished, monoline, organic.
A flowing script with a gently forward slant and an organic, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes behave like pen lettering, with smooth curves, occasional swelling at turns, and tapered terminals that create a lively, high-contrast feel. Letterforms are narrow to moderately open with frequent loops and soft joins, and the overall texture alternates between tighter connected strokes and more open, airy counters. Capitals are prominent and decorative, introducing sweeping entry strokes and rounded bowls that set an expressive tone for headings.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where the expressive loops and cursive motion can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, labels, packaging, social media graphics, and small brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or headings when paired with a quieter sans or serif for supporting copy.
The font reads warm and personable, like informal calligraphy used for notes, invitations, and boutique branding. Its looping forms and buoyant baseline give it a lighthearted, charming character while still feeling polished enough for display use.
Designed to emulate modern, casual pen script with a decorative flair, prioritizing personality and movement over strict uniformity. The letterforms aim to feel personal and handcrafted, providing an approachable script voice for lifestyle and celebratory contexts.
The forms show purposeful irregularity typical of hand lettering—especially in stroke endings and the size/shape of loops—adding authenticity and movement. Numerals echo the same handwritten logic, with simple structures and occasional curls that keep the set cohesive.