Cursive Tokiy 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, friendly, energetic, playful, crafty, handmade feel, approachability, expressive display, quick lettering, modern casual, brushy, bouncy, upright-leaning, monoline-like, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing tapered stroke endings and subtly uneven pressure that keeps the texture organic. Letters are tall and compact, with narrow proportions and a consistent rightward slant, while spacing stays relatively tight for a continuous, word-shape-driven rhythm. Forms are simplified and legible, with rounded turns, occasional narrow loops on ascenders/descenders, and a generally smooth baseline flow that still preserves hand-drawn irregularities.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where personality matters: brand marks, product packaging, café menus, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a quieter sans for body copy, as its narrow, energetic forms draw attention quickly.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, like quick marker lettering used for personal notes, packaging labels, or social posts. Its bouncy rhythm and informal stroke behavior give it a conversational tone that feels modern, youthful, and a little crafty rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of real brush handwriting while staying cohesive across a full alphanumeric set. It prioritizes speed, warmth, and recognizability, offering a distinctive handwritten voice that remains readable in typical display sizes.
Uppercase characters behave like simplified handwritten caps that sit comfortably alongside the lowercase, and numerals match the same quick, drawn rhythm. Stroke terminals often finish in soft flicks or tapered wedges, adding motion without becoming overly decorative.