Cursive Waja 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, energetic, handmade, expressive, casual, bold, handmade feel, signature style, dynamic impact, casual emphasis, brushy, textured, slanted, dynamic, rounded.
A slanted brush-script with compact proportions and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show strong pressure variation and visible dry-brush texture, creating rough edges and occasional ink breaks that read as intentional. Letterforms lean forward with rounded turns, open counters, and simplified joins that suggest fast, confident writing rather than careful calligraphy. Overall spacing is fairly tight, with forms that feel condensed and punchy while maintaining clear silhouettes in both upper- and lowercase.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where texture and motion are desirable, such as posters, punchy headlines, logos, labels, and social graphics. It can work in subheads or pull quotes when set with generous line spacing, but its roughened brush detail and compact rhythm are most effective at larger sizes.
The font conveys an energetic, human tone—like quick marker lettering or a brush-pen signature. Its textured finish adds grit and spontaneity, giving text a sporty, streetwise confidence and a friendly informality.
Designed to mimic bold brush-pen handwriting with a fast, confident slant, emphasizing personality and impact over pristine regularity. The textured stroke edges and pressure shifts appear intended to add authenticity and visual energy to modern display typography.
Uppercase forms are assertive and gesture-driven, while the lowercase keeps a consistent slant and stroke texture for smooth word shapes. Numerals match the same brush pressure and angled motion, helping mixed text feel cohesive. The dry-brush grain is prominent enough to become part of the visual identity, especially at display sizes.