Cursive Forif 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social graphics, packaging, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, romantic, crafty, handwritten charm, personal tone, casual elegance, expressive display, monoline, looping, bouncy, rounded, loose.
A flowing handwritten script with a monoline feel and gently tapered joins, built from rounded strokes and frequent loops. Letterforms are slightly slanted with lively, variable letter widths and an uneven handwritten rhythm that keeps the texture airy. Ascenders are tall and prominent, counters are open, and many shapes use simple, single-stroke constructions that read cleanly at display sizes while preserving a natural pen-drawn wobble.
Best suited for short to medium display copy where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, social media graphics, labels, and quote-style headlines. It can also work for branding accents and packaging copy when paired with a straightforward sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick yet careful handwriting on a card or note. Its looping forms and buoyant movement give it a lighthearted, informal charm that feels approachable rather than formal or calligraphic.
Designed to capture an everyday cursive signature look—quick, fluid, and charming—while remaining consistent enough for repeatable typesetting. The emphasis is on natural movement and personality over strict geometric regularity.
Connections are often implied rather than tightly joined, so spacing and word shapes stay readable even with cursive structures. Capitals lean decorative with larger entry/exit strokes, while numerals keep the same handwritten simplicity and roundness to blend smoothly with text.