Cursive Panek 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, expressive, retro, personal, lively, handwritten feel, brush texture, display script, personal tone, fast rhythm, brushy, slanted, looping, fluid, textured.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with fluid stroke joining and a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin behavior and occasional dry-brush texture, creating slightly rough edges and organic terminals rather than clean vector finishes. Letterforms are compact and right-leaning with tight internal counters, frequent entry/exit strokes, and a generally connected feel even where characters break. Capitals are larger and more gestural, with simple swashes and open curves that keep words moving forward.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where the brush texture and cursive flow can be appreciated—logos, product packaging, posters, social graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. It works especially well when set with ample tracking/leading and paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting copy.
The overall tone feels informal and personal, like quick marker lettering used for notes, signatures, or energetic headlines. Its textured brush character adds warmth and a slightly vintage, handmade charm while still reading clearly at display sizes.
Designed to capture the immediacy of handwritten brush script in a consistent font, emphasizing speed, personality, and a natural writing cadence. The slightly textured stroke and compact, slanted forms suggest an aim for energetic display typography rather than long-form reading.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in the way of real handwriting, with occasional overlaps and tight joins that can create darker clusters in dense words. Numerals and capitals carry the same brisk, cursive momentum, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive.