Cursive Derom 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, playful, airy, casual, whimsical, friendly, personal tone, handwritten charm, modern script, signature feel, friendly display, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, long descenders, bouncy.
A slender, handwritten script with a relaxed, right-leaning rhythm and mostly monoline strokes. Letterforms are built from tall, looping ascenders and long descenders, with open counters and rounded joins that keep the texture light and breathable. Uppercase characters are simplified and slightly calligraphic, while the lowercase shows flowing connections, occasional lifted joins, and compact bowls that emphasize verticality. Numerals follow the same drawn-in-pen feel, with smooth curves and minimal ornamentation.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where its narrow, looping script can shine—such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, boutique packaging, and social media headlines. It also works well for branding accents and product names where a friendly handwritten signature feel is desired.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, with a light, lively cadence that reads like quick, confident handwriting. Its looping forms and narrow silhouette give it a gentle elegance without becoming formal, lending a charming, slightly whimsical voice.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, modern cursive handwriting with a light touch—prioritizing charm, motion, and a personal voice over strict regularity. Its tall proportions and open shapes aim to keep scripted words legible while maintaining an expressive, handwritten character.
Stroke endings are softly tapered or rounded rather than sharply terminated, reinforcing the pen-written impression. Spacing and widths vary subtly across glyphs, which adds natural movement in words and helps the script avoid looking rigid.