Cursive Lokey 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, airy, personal, vintage, signature, formal note, romance, elegance, handwritten realism, calligraphic, looping, flourished, slanted, delicate.
A delicate, slanted script with smooth, continuous strokes and gentle modulation between hairlines and slightly heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are compact and tall in proportion, with a notably small x-height and long, tapered ascenders and descenders that add vertical grace. Terminals are sharp and pen-like, often finishing in fine points, while capitals feature broader sweeps and occasional loops that read as signature-style gestures. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, creating a natural handwritten rhythm; numerals follow the same lean and light, single-stroke sensibility.
This font works best for short to medium-length display settings where a personal, elegant voice is desired—wedding suites, invitations, greeting cards, quotes, boutique branding, and packaging accents. It is also effective for signatures, headings, and product names where the tall proportions and delicate joins can be given enough size and whitespace to remain clear.
The overall tone feels refined and intimate, like quick but practiced penmanship. Its light touch and flowing connections suggest romance and formality without becoming overly ornate, balancing spontaneity with elegance. The script reads as classic and slightly nostalgic, suited to expressive, personal messaging.
The design appears intended to capture a graceful, handwritten signature look with calligraphic cues, prioritizing flow, gesture, and a refined pen stroke over strict typographic regularity. Its proportions and lightness aim to convey sophistication and intimacy in display contexts, especially where expressive capitals can set the tone.
Connectivity is frequent but not rigidly uniform, and the joins stay slender, keeping word shapes open even with tight proportions. Capitals are especially expressive and can dominate at small sizes, while the smaller lowercase forms emphasize a brisk, handwritten cadence. The pointed terminals and long strokes give the face a fast, ink-on-paper character that benefits from ample breathing room.