Cursive Tokih 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, headlines, greeting cards, casual, playful, personal, approachable, lively, human warmth, informal voice, quick energy, handmade feel, brushy, monoline, loopy, tall ascenders, airy spacing.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen characteristics and a mostly monoline feel, punctuated by slight stroke swelling at turns and terminals. Letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow bodies, long ascenders/descenders, and a comparatively small x-height that emphasizes vertical rhythm. Curves are softly irregular and organic rather than mechanically uniform, and joins are selective—some letters connect fluidly while others break into discrete strokes, preserving a natural hand-drawn cadence. Terminals often taper or flick, and counters are open, helping the forms stay readable despite the tight proportions.
Works well for short-to-medium display settings such as brand marks, product packaging, quotes, invitations, and social posts where an authentic handwritten voice is desirable. It can also suit subheads and callouts, especially when paired with a clean sans for body text.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick note-taking or a friendly caption. Its springy loops and brisk stroke endings add energy, giving headlines a warm, conversational feel without becoming overly ornate.
Likely drawn to capture an easy, everyday handwriting feel with a brushy stroke and lively verticality, balancing spontaneity with enough consistency for repeated use in display typography.
Uppercase forms are simple and gestural, functioning more like embellished initials than formal caps, while lowercase carries most of the script flow. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with varied widths and gentle slant-like gestures, keeping the texture consistent in mixed text.