Cursive Idtu 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, handwritten feel, warmth, expressiveness, informality, speed, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with a rightward slant and brush-pen modulation. Strokes are slightly irregular with soft, rounded terminals and intermittent tapering, giving the letterforms a natural, drawn rhythm. The lowercase leans toward a cursive structure with frequent joins and looped ascenders/descenders, while capitals are simpler, upright-leaning forms that read like quick marker lettering. Overall spacing is loose and organic, with a bouncy baseline and noticeable variation in letter widths that reinforces the hand-made character.
Works well for short to medium-length headlines where a human, friendly voice is desired—brand marks, café menus, product packaging, greeting cards, and social content. It’s also suitable for pull quotes or informal titling where a hand-lettered feel adds warmth.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—like quick notes, journaling, or hand-lettered labels. Its energetic loops and brisk stroke movement feel expressive and conversational rather than formal or polished.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush handwriting with a consistent slant and easy flow, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict geometric regularity. It aims to deliver a personable, handcrafted look that still reads cleanly in common phrase and headline settings.
In the sample text, word shapes remain clear at display sizes, with distinctive looped forms (notably in letters like g, y, and z) adding personality. The numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, staying simple and legible with gentle stroke taper and rounded turns.