Cursive Wafe 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, expressive, energetic, friendly, handmade, handwritten realism, quick emphasis, personal tone, modern script, brushy, slanted, tapered, gestural, textured.
A slanted, brush-pen script with quick, tapered strokes and visible pressure changes that create slightly ragged edges and occasional ink pooling. Letterforms are compact and lean, with a lively rhythm and variable stroke endings that often finish in sharp flicks. Connections appear selectively in running text, keeping a handwritten flow while preserving clear letter separation. Uppercase forms are simplified and tall, and the overall spacing feels tight and linear, supporting fast, continuous reading at display sizes.
Well-suited for branding accents, packaging, posters, and social media graphics where an authentic handwritten feel is desired. It works best in short to medium phrases, pull quotes, and headline-style settings, especially when a fast, energetic signature-like voice is needed. For longer passages, generous size and spacing will help maintain clarity.
The tone is informal and spirited, like a quick note written with a felt brush or marker. Its energetic slant and snap-like terminals give it a contemporary, personal voice that feels approachable rather than formal. The texture and slight irregularities reinforce a human, spontaneous character.
Likely intended to capture the look of rapid brush handwriting—compact, slanted, and pressure-driven—while remaining consistent enough for repeated use in display typography. The design emphasizes gesture and immediacy over formal calligraphic refinement.
The numerals echo the same brushy construction and forward motion, with narrow proportions and pointed entry/exit strokes. Descenders and capitals add momentary emphasis through longer strokes and occasional loops, while the baseline behavior remains generally steady in the sample text.