Cursive Polah 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, social media, invitations, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, lively, handwritten charm, expressive display, brush lettering, friendly branding, brushy, looped, bouncy, monoline accents, calligraphic.
A lively cursive script with a brush-pen feel, combining high-contrast strokes with quick, tapered entries and exits. Letterforms are compact and right-leaning, with a bouncy baseline and frequent loops in ascenders and capitals that add motion. Strokes alternate between thicker downstrokes and hairline connectors, creating a rhythmic, handwritten texture that stays fairly consistent across the alphabet and numerals. Counters are generally open and rounded, while terminals often finish in soft hooks or flicks that emphasize flow.
This font works best for short-to-medium display settings where its loops and contrast can be appreciated—brand marks, product names, packaging callouts, social posts, and casual invitations. It can also suit pull quotes or section headers, particularly when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick personal handwriting refined for display. Its looping capitals and springy rhythm read as personable and slightly whimsical, lending a crafted, human touch without feeling overly formal.
The design appears intended to capture the energy of fast brush lettering in a clean, repeatable font: expressive capitals, fluid connections, and a compact slanted rhythm that feels personal and contemporary in display use.
Capitals are especially expressive, with tall, looped structures and occasional extended cross-strokes that can create a strong silhouette in short words. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, legible forms and light pen-lift cues in places.