Cursive Edluw 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, casual, airy, playful, friendly, personal, handwritten warmth, signature feel, casual elegance, expressive headings, brushy, looping, monolinear, slanted, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtle thick–thin modulation, rounded terminals, and occasional tapered entries and exits. Letterforms mix connected and loosely separated joins, with long, open curves and tall ascenders/descenders that create a bouncy rhythm; capitals are larger and more gestural, often featuring looped bowls and sweeping strokes. Overall spacing is relaxed and uneven in an intentional, hand-drawn way, helping the alphabet feel organic rather than mechanically regular.
Well-suited to short display text where a personal, handwritten voice is desirable—logos, product packaging accents, social posts, greeting cards, invitations, and quote graphics. It can also work for headings and pull-quotes when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body copy.
The font reads as informal and personable, with an upbeat, conversational tone. Its looping forms and brisk slant suggest quick handwriting—expressive and friendly without becoming overly decorative. The light, open construction keeps it feeling airy and approachable.
Likely designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush handwriting with a balance of legibility and expressive motion. The emphasis appears to be on natural rhythm, looped elegance in capitals, and an easygoing texture that adds warmth to titles and highlights.
Lowercase forms show compact bodies with prominent extenders, while several capitals lean toward signature-like flourishes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly varied shapes that match the script’s rhythm. The sample text demonstrates good flow at display sizes, where the loops and sweeping strokes become a defining feature.