Cursive Dyfo 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, wedding, branding, headlines, elegant, romantic, airy, graceful, refined, signature, personal tone, elegant script, decorative caps, soft flourish, looping, calligraphic, swashy, monoline-ish, delicate.
A delicate, right-leaning script with smooth, continuous curves and frequent entry/exit strokes that help letters flow together. Strokes are generally fine with gentle thick–thin modulation, and terminals often finish in tapered points or small curls. Capitals are larger and more ornamental, using open loops and occasional extended strokes, while lowercase forms stay compact with a notably low x-height and long, elastic ascenders/descenders that add rhythm. Spacing is moderately open for a script, keeping letterforms readable while preserving a handwritten continuity.
Well-suited to short, prominent settings such as invitations, greeting cards, wedding collateral, boutique branding, and display headlines where its loops and capitals can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes or packaging accents, especially when paired with a restrained serif or sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is poised and romantic, with a light, breezy cadence that feels personal rather than formal. Flourished capitals and looping forms suggest a classic, invitation-like elegance without becoming overly rigid or ornate.
Designed to emulate a neat, flowing handwritten signature style with elegant loops and restrained flourish. The letterforms prioritize charm and expressiveness, aiming for a refined script look that remains legible in word settings.
Swashes appear selectively—most noticeably in some capitals and in select lowercase strokes—creating focal points in words. Numerals follow the same flowing logic as the letters, favoring rounded shapes and handwritten irregularity for a cohesive texture.