Cursive Balot 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, social posts, quotes, invitations, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, crafty, handmade feel, personal tone, decorative caps, casual display, brushy, loopy, bouncy, monoline-to-contrast, organic.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen characteristics and noticeable thick–thin contrast. Letterforms are generally upright with a gently bouncy baseline and variable stroke endings that taper into fine hairlines. Curves are round and open, with frequent entry/exit swashes and occasional looped forms (notably in capitals and descenders), creating an informal, drawn-by-hand rhythm. Spacing feels compact and slightly irregular in a natural way, and strokes show small changes in pressure that reinforce the calligraphic texture.
Well-suited to short display settings where a friendly handmade voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, boutique packaging, social media graphics, headers, and pull quotes. It performs best at medium-to-large sizes where the fine hairlines and loops remain clear and the lively stroke contrast can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, with a whimsical, diary-like warmth. Its looping capitals and light hairline finishes add a touch of charm and spontaneity, suggesting handmade notes, crafts, and upbeat branding rather than formal correspondence.
Designed to mimic expressive brush handwriting with a balance of legibility and personality. The intention appears to be an approachable script that feels personal and crafted, with decorative capitals and tapered terminals to add flair without becoming overly formal.
Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, often using extended lead-in strokes and curved terminals that can read as standalone initial-letter accents. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing sturdy downstrokes with finer connecting strokes, keeping the set cohesive for casual display use.