Cursive Raroh 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, invitations, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, playful, handcrafted, vintage, signature feel, brush script, decorative caps, expressive display, looping, swashy, fluid, brushed, slanted.
A slanted, calligraphic script with brisk, brush-like stroke modulation and sharp tapers at entry and exit points. Letterforms are built from narrow, upright-leaning counters and long, swinging curves, producing a lively, variable rhythm across words. Ascenders and descenders are pronounced, with frequent looped forms (notably in capitals and letters like g, y, and z) and occasional swash-like terminals. Spacing is tight and the texture alternates between fine hairlines and thicker downstrokes, giving the line a sparkling, high-contrast look.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display settings where personality is the goal: brand marks, boutique packaging, invitations, greeting cards, social graphics, and editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads, but the pronounced loops and tight spacing favor larger sizes and simpler layouts.
The tone is expressive and personable, blending a refined, slightly formal air with a spontaneous handwritten feel. Its looping capitals and quick brush accents lend it a romantic, boutique-like character, while the energetic slant keeps it casual and approachable rather than ceremonially strict.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush lettering with a polished, catalog-ready consistency. By combining narrow proportions, dramatic stroke contrast, and decorative capitals, it aims to deliver a distinctive signature style for display typography.
Capitals are notably decorative and tend to dominate the line through tall strokes and large curves, which can create a strong headline signature. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with slim forms and tapered terminals that match the script’s motion.