Cursive Mykov 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, craft labels, friendly, playful, casual, cheerful, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, casual readability, everyday script, monoline, rounded, looped, bouncy, whimsical.
A lively handwritten script with smooth, monoline strokes and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and tall with small counters, rounded terminals, and frequent looped entries/exits that create an easy, flowing rhythm. Curves are softly drawn and slightly irregular in a natural way, while ascenders and capitals rise prominently above the rest of the text for a buoyant, vertical feel.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a personable handwritten voice is desired, such as greeting cards, invitations, social media graphics, product labels, and casual packaging. It also works well for pull quotes, headers, and display lines that benefit from an informal, friendly script texture.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like neat marker or pen lettering used for personal notes and friendly branding. Its gentle loops and soft rounding give it a lighthearted, approachable character that feels human and conversational rather than formal or corporate.
Designed to capture a tidy, everyday cursive look with smooth continuity and minimal fuss, prioritizing warmth and readability over calligraphic contrast or formal elegance. The compact proportions and looped joins aim to deliver a quick, handwritten signature feel that remains consistent across a full alphabet and numerals.
Capitals are simple and open with modest flourish, pairing cleanly with the lowercase without becoming overly ornamental. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with rounded shapes and straightforward construction, keeping the set cohesive in mixed text.