Cursive Rulav 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, hand-lettered feel, friendly tone, quick brush script, casual display, brushy, looped, rounded, bouncy, expressive.
A lively brush-pen script with a forward slant and visibly modulated strokes that shift between thin hairlines and fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are rounded and slightly bouncy, with gently irregular widths that mimic natural handwriting rhythm. Connections are fluid in the sample text, while terminals often finish in soft tapers or small hooks; counters are compact and the overall texture reads dense and energetic at text sizes.
Well suited to short headlines and brand phrases where an informal handwritten voice is desired, such as boutique branding, packaging labels, social media graphics, greeting cards, and invitations. It also works nicely for pull quotes and emphasis lines in editorial or lifestyle layouts, especially when paired with a neutral sans for body text.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—informal and conversational rather than refined. Its quick, handwritten flow and springy curves feel youthful and inviting, with a hint of crafty charm.
Designed to capture the immediacy of brush lettering in a clean, consistent digital form—prioritizing natural motion, expressive contrast, and easy readability for casual display settings.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simplified, handwritten capitals that sit comfortably alongside the lowercase rather than dominating it. Numerals follow the same brush-script logic, with rounded forms and casual, slightly variable proportions that keep the set cohesive.