Cursive Bybuf 1 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, headlines, packaging, whimsical, romantic, friendly, charming, expressive, personal, decorative, inviting, handmade, elegant, calligraphic, swashy, tapered, looped, flowing.
A slanted, calligraphy-informed script with clear stroke modulation and tapered terminals. Letterforms show a rhythmic, pen-drawn flow with generous curves, occasional looped joins, and selective flourishes on capitals and descenders. The overall texture is airy and elegant, with a bouncy baseline feel and varied stroke endings that emphasize hand movement.
Well suited for invitations, greeting cards, event materials, and boutique branding where a personal signature-like voice is desired. It also works for short headlines, pull quotes, packaging accents, and social graphics, especially when set at larger sizes where the stroke modulation and flourishes can be appreciated.
This font feels personable and expressive, with a lively, handwritten charm. The flowing motion and occasional dramatic swashes create a romantic, slightly whimsical tone that reads as friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture a natural handwritten cadence with a refined, calligraphic edge. Its contrast and tapered strokes aim to suggest a flexible pen tool, while the swashes and loops add personality for display-forward settings.
Capitals are notably expressive, with several featuring extended entry/exit strokes that can create distinctive word shapes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and occasional curls that match the script’s rhythmic movement.