Cursive Puku 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, quotes, social media, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, warm, approachable, handwritten realism, friendly branding, expressive display, casual elegance, fluid, loopy, rounded, hand-drawn, informal.
A flowing cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, pen-like stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with rounded joins, looped ascenders/descenders, and soft terminals that often finish with gentle hooks or tapering flicks. Capitals are larger and more gestural, mixing simple entry strokes with occasional swashes, while lowercase forms maintain a steady rhythm and frequent connecting strokes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, using open curves and simplified, continuous forms that match the script’s cadence.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a warm, handwritten voice is desired, such as greeting cards, invitations, product packaging, and lifestyle branding. It also works effectively for pull quotes, headings, and social graphics where the connected script can provide personality without appearing overly ornate.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, like neat everyday handwriting with a touch of flourish. Its looping forms and lively slant give it a conversational, handcrafted feel that reads as friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture an easy, legible cursive hand with consistent rhythm and just enough flourish in capitals and terminals to feel expressive. It balances everyday informality with polished continuity so it can be used reliably in display-oriented settings.
Stroke behavior stays visually consistent across the set, helping longer lines feel cohesive even as individual letters vary in width. The script favors rounded counters and continuous motion, which supports smooth word shapes and a natural handwritten texture.