Cursive Yihe 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, personal, lively, friendly, expressive, handwritten feel, expressive display, personal voice, quick brush script, brushy, looping, slanted, compact, textured.
A compact, right-slanted handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and lightly textured stroke edges. Letterforms are narrow and tall with tight internal spacing and a condensed rhythm, while stroke widths subtly swell and taper to suggest pressure changes. Connections appear frequently in the lowercase, with smooth entry/exit strokes and occasional lifted joins that keep the line from becoming overly uniform. Capitals are simplified and airy, sharing the same slanted, calligraphic motion without heavy ornamentation.
Well-suited for short to medium headlines, signatures, quotes, and product messaging where a handwritten, human touch is desired. It can work effectively on packaging, café-style menus, and lifestyle branding, as well as social media graphics and event materials. For longer passages, larger sizes and looser tracking help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick note-taking with a confident marker. Its energetic slant and looping joins create a lively, conversational voice that feels approachable rather than formal. The slight irregularity in stroke behavior adds warmth and a handcrafted immediacy.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident handwriting with a brush pen—capturing natural motion, pressure, and casual joins while staying cohesive across the character set. Its condensed proportions and strong slant prioritize expressive, space-efficient word shapes for display-oriented use.
The lowercase shows compact counters and minimal x-height relative to ascenders, giving words a tall silhouette and a distinctive cadence. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, rounded shapes and consistent slant, helping mixed text maintain a unified texture. The script reads best when given a bit of breathing room, as the condensed forms can visually tighten at smaller sizes.