Cursive Rarid 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, social graphics, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, whimsical, handwritten warmth, casual display, personal note, approachable branding, monoline feel, bouncy baseline, open counters, rounded terminals, looped forms.
A lively handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and a bouncy rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thin joins and heavier downstrokes, with rounded ends and occasional tapered finishes that keep the texture light. Letterforms mix simple printed structures with cursive habits—looped ascenders/descenders, soft curves, and frequent single-stroke construction—creating a casual, sketch-like consistency. Spacing is fairly open for a script, and many characters can stand on their own while still suggesting a flowing hand.
This font works best for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—brand names, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, and quote-style social media graphics. It can also suit headings or pull-quotes when paired with a neutral text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like quick marker lettering on a note or label. Its narrow, springy shapes and looping details give it a cheerful, slightly whimsical personality without feeling overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to capture natural, everyday handwriting with a refined rhythm: narrow, upright forms, gentle contrast, and looping strokes that feel personal and informal while staying readable.
Uppercase forms are tall and simple, pairing comfortably with the more looped lowercase. Numerals are clear and similarly narrow, with handwritten irregularities that add charm while maintaining legibility at display sizes.