Cursive Ihdy 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invites, greeting cards, social media, casual, friendly, romantic, lively, personal, handwritten feel, warmth, approachability, decorative caps, quick note, looping, flowing, slanted, monoline, bouncy.
A flowing, monoline script with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded joins. Strokes keep a low-contrast, pen-like thickness, with occasional tapered ends that suggest quick, confident handwriting. Uppercase forms are more decorative, using open loops and occasional swash-like entry strokes, while lowercase maintains a compact, narrow footprint with tall ascenders and simple, connected constructions. Spacing and width vary slightly from letter to letter, creating a natural rhythm rather than strict mechanical uniformity.
Well suited to branding accents, boutique packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics where an authentic handwritten voice is desired. It works especially well for titles, signatures, pull quotes, and short callouts that benefit from expressive capitals and connected flow.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like a neat handwritten note. Its looping capitals and smooth connections add a light romantic and upbeat character without becoming overly formal. The slanted, quick-stroke feel reads as energetic and approachable.
Designed to emulate quick, confident cursive handwriting with a clean, monoline build and gently expressive loops. The aim appears to balance charm and readability, offering a friendly script that feels personal while staying controlled and consistent.
Legibility is strongest at display and short-text sizes where the distinctive capitals can shine; in longer passages the tight proportions and compact lowercase can feel dense. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly angled forms that match the script’s rhythm.