Cursive Baruf 1 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, headlines, casual, playful, friendly, airy, handmade, handwritten realism, personal warmth, expressive motion, modern casual, monoline feel, brushy, loopy, bouncy, tall ascenders.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, featuring slim strokes, sharp tapered entries, and occasional heavier downstrokes that create a crisp calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are tall and compact with long ascenders and descenders, a small lowercase body, and an overall rightward slant. Connections are fluid in the sample text, with rounded bowls, open counters, and frequent looped structures in letters like g, y, and z; capitals are simple and upright but still gestural, often built from a single continuous stroke. Spacing is naturally irregular in a controlled way, reinforcing the handwritten character while keeping words readable at display sizes.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text such as brand wordmarks, packaging callouts, greeting cards, invitations, posters, and social media graphics. It also works well for quotes and headings where a friendly handwritten tone is desired; for long paragraphs, the small lowercase proportions and lively rhythm may be more effective in larger sizes.
The font communicates an informal, upbeat tone—like quick, confident marker lettering used for notes, invitations, or social captions. Its looping joins and energetic stroke endings give it a personable, slightly whimsical voice that feels modern and approachable rather than formal or traditional.
Designed to emulate quick brush-script handwriting that balances spontaneity with consistency, providing an expressive cursive voice for contemporary display typography. The compact proportions and looping joins aim to deliver personality and motion while keeping common words recognizable in real-world compositions.
Uppercase forms are intentionally understated and monoline-like compared to the more expressive lowercase, helping mixed-case text feel relaxed and conversational. Numerals are similarly handwritten, with simple, legible shapes and a slightly uneven baseline that supports the organic texture.