Cursive Dabaj 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, crafty, personal, handwritten authenticity, personal tone, display scripting, quick brush feel, brushy, looping, bouncy, monoline-leaning, open counters.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and brush-pen rhythm. Strokes show gently tapered ends and occasional pressure changes, creating a soft, medium-contrast texture without feeling heavy. Letterforms are compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and the lowercase has a notably small x-height relative to the capitals, giving the line a vertical, elegant lift. Spacing is naturally variable and the connections feel mostly cursive in running text, while individual glyphs retain slightly irregular, humanized shapes that keep the texture animated.
Works well for branding marks, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics where a personal, handcrafted voice is desirable. It’s especially effective for short headlines, signatures, and callouts where the energetic cursive flow can be appreciated without relying on prolonged reading.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a spontaneous, hand-signed character. Its looping forms and buoyant stroke movement read as cheerful and informal, suited to messages that want to feel personal rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to capture the feel of quick brush handwriting—expressive, slightly imperfect, and naturally rhythmic—while remaining coherent and repeatable across an alphabet. The compact proportions and tall extenders suggest an aim for a stylish, upright presence in display settings without losing the casual, written-by-hand authenticity.
Capitals are expressive and slightly simplified, pairing well with the more connected lowercase. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and open forms, maintaining continuity with the letters. The slant and narrow footprint help it stay legible in short phrases, while the small x-height and tight proportions can make long passages feel denser.