Cursive Yozi 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, brushy, energetic, casual, expressive, confident, hand-painted feel, bold emphasis, human warmth, display impact, dry brush, textured, marker-like, hand-drawn, organic.
A compact, brush-driven script with thick strokes and visibly textured edges, suggesting a dry brush or loaded marker. Letterforms lean forward with a lively, handwritten rhythm and slightly irregular stroke endings that create a natural, painted feel. Proportions are tight and upright-to-condensed overall, with rounded counters and occasional sharp turns where the brush changes direction. Lowercase forms read like a connected hand, while capitals behave more like bold, painted initials that sit firmly on the baseline.
Works best for short to medium display copy such as posters, packaging callouts, brand marks, social graphics, and punchy headlines where a hand-painted voice is desired. It can also support brief pull quotes or emphasis lines, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is bold and personable, with an energetic, handmade character that feels spontaneous rather than polished. Its forward slant and brush texture add urgency and momentum, giving it a modern craft and street-sign immediacy while still remaining friendly and approachable.
Designed to deliver a strong hand-painted impression with clear impact and a natural brush texture, balancing legibility with expressive stroke movement. The set aims for an informal, human feel suitable for contemporary promotional and lifestyle applications.
Texture and stroke irregularity are a defining feature, especially at terminals and along curves, so the font’s character strengthens at display sizes where the brush grain can be appreciated. Numerals share the same painted weight and casual construction, matching the alphabet for cohesive headline use.