Cursive Muru 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, greeting cards, kids branding, friendly, playful, casual, warm, approachable, human warmth, playful branding, casual voice, handmade feel, rounded, marker-like, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A rounded, hand-drawn script with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals that resemble a felt-tip or marker. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and spacing, creating a lively rhythm while maintaining clear silhouettes. The caps are simple and sturdy, and the lowercase shows gentle joining tendencies with looped forms in letters like g, y, and j; counters are generally open and generously sized for the weight. Overall proportions feel compact with a relatively modest x-height and a comfortable, slightly bouncy baseline texture.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where a warm, informal voice is desired, such as headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and playful brand accents. It can also work for social graphics and merch where a bold handwritten look should feel friendly and accessible.
The font conveys an easygoing, cheerful tone—informal and personable rather than precise or technical. Its smooth curves and soft stroke endings give it a friendly, kid-like charm that reads as welcoming and conversational.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker handwriting in a clean, repeatable way—prioritizing charm, softness, and immediate legibility while preserving the spontaneous feel of drawn lettering.
The heavy stroke weight and rounded shapes prioritize impact and character over fine detail, making the style especially noticeable at display sizes. The forms stay consistent across the alphabet, with enough natural variation to preserve a hand-written feel without looking chaotic.