Cursive Fanum 1 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social graphics, airy, casual, whimsical, elegant, friendly, handwritten warmth, light elegance, signature style, casual charm, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, long descenders, open forms.
A delicate, pen-like script with a consistently thin stroke and a gentle rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and narrow with long ascenders and descenders, creating a light vertical rhythm and plenty of white space. Curves are smooth and loop-driven, with occasional extended crossbars and entry/exit strokes that suggest continuous handwriting rather than constructed typography. Terminals are tapered and clean, and the overall texture stays refined and uncluttered despite the lively, variable letter widths.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and lifestyle branding. It can work nicely for headers, product labels, and light packaging copy, especially when generous tracking and line spacing are available. For best results, use it at comfortable display sizes where the thin strokes and delicate details remain clear.
The font reads as relaxed and personable, like quick, neat handwriting on a note or invitation. Its slender strokes and tall proportions add a touch of elegance, while the loopier shapes keep it informal and playful. The overall tone feels light, breezy, and approachable rather than bold or assertive.
Designed to capture a clean, flowing handwritten look with an emphasis on slender, tall forms and smooth looping movement. The intent appears to balance casual friendliness with a refined, airy texture, making the writing feel both personal and lightly polished.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and gestural, with prominent loops and occasional sweeping strokes that can become focal points in words. Lowercase forms remain compact and simple, with clear counters and a minimal, handwritten finish. Numerals match the same airy line quality and maintain a similarly narrow, upright-leaning rhythm.