Cursive Ifbo 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting, quotes, social media, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, retro, handwritten feel, personal tone, casual script, expressive display, brushy, loopy, slanted, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, pen-and-brush style script with smooth, continuous joins and softly rounded terminals. Strokes show modest contrast and a slightly irregular, organic rhythm, with occasional thicker downstrokes and tapered entries/exits. Uppercase forms are simplified and open, while lowercase relies on looping ascenders/descenders and compact counters, creating a narrow, quick-moving texture in words. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with curved, informal construction and consistent slant.
Works well for short, expressive text such as logos, product labels, invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and social posts where a personal, handwritten voice is desired. It’s best used at medium to larger sizes to let the loops and joins remain clear.
The font reads as approachable and personal, like quick lettering made with a felt tip or brush pen. Its looping forms and energetic rhythm give it a warm, conversational tone suited to informal, human-centered messaging.
Designed to emulate natural cursive handwriting with a brush-pen flavor, prioritizing flow, personality, and lively word rhythm over strict uniformity. The goal appears to be an informal script that feels authentic and friendly in display applications.
Word shapes stay cohesive through consistent slant and connective strokes, while small variations in curvature and stroke endings reinforce a genuine handwritten feel. The compact lowercase proportions and tight spacing tendency can make long text feel dense, but it adds charm at display sizes.