Cursive Tenoh 1 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, energetic, friendly, casual, playful, confident, handmade feel, expressive display, casual emphasis, brand warmth, brushy, slanted, compact, rounded, bouncy.
A brush-script style with a pronounced rightward slant and compact proportions, featuring rounded joins and tapered stroke endings that suggest a flexible pen or brush. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick downstrokes and finer upstrokes, and a lively baseline that gives letters a slightly bouncing rhythm. Uppercase forms are simplified and open, while lowercase letters lean toward connected writing with occasional breaks, keeping word shapes cohesive without becoming overly ornate. Counters stay relatively open for the style, and numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and tapered terminals.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings such as logos, product labels, café/restaurant branding, posters, and social media graphics where an energetic handwritten voice is desirable. It can also serve for pull quotes or standout headings, especially when paired with a calmer sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a quick handwritten momentum that feels informal and approachable. Its confident, brushy emphasis adds a sense of enthusiasm—well suited to messages meant to feel human, spontaneous, and warm rather than formal or restrained.
The font appears intended to capture the feel of bold, fast brush lettering—expressive and legible enough for display while preserving natural handwritten irregularities. Its compact, slanted forms and strong stroke modulation are geared toward creating impact and a friendly human presence in titles and branding.
Spacing appears tight and compact, and the slanted, brush-driven rhythm creates strong directional flow across a line of text. The design favors gesture and speed, so individual letterforms prioritize continuity and movement over rigid symmetry.