Cursive Telab 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, casual, lively, friendly, personal, playful, handwritten feel, casual branding, quick brush, expressive display, friendly tone, brushy, slanted, monolinear, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, rounded terminals and gently tapering strokes. Letterforms show a loose handwritten rhythm with variable character widths and a slightly bouncy baseline feel, keeping the texture lively rather than rigid. Uppercase shapes are tall and expressive with simplified, flowing construction, while the lowercase stays compact with short x-height and clear, open counters. Numerals match the handwritten tone, mixing quick curves and firm downstrokes for an informal but coherent set.
This font fits best in display contexts where a human, informal voice is wanted—such as headlines, logos, product packaging, quotes, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works well for short subheads and callouts, especially when paired with a simple sans for body text.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick marker lettering for notes, labels, and casual headlines. Its energetic curves and relaxed consistency give it an upbeat, approachable character without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident brush handwriting with a consistent slant and a clean, modern smoothness. It prioritizes expressive motion and legibility at display sizes over strict uniformity, aiming for an authentic, conversational look.
Stroke endings often finish in soft flicks or rounded caps, and joins are implied more than formally connected, which preserves a spontaneous hand-drawn feel. Spacing reads fairly tight in words, enhancing the continuous flow and making it best suited to shorter text runs rather than dense paragraphs.