Cursive Selup 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, social media, invitations, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, lively, handwritten warmth, display impact, informal branding, expressive lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looping, chunky.
A lively brush-style script with thick, ink-like strokes and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms show a gently bouncy baseline and rhythmic, flowing curves, with occasional looped ascenders and descenders that give the writing a spontaneous feel. Counters are generally open and simplified, and joins are smooth rather than sharply calligraphic, producing an approachable, informal texture in words and short lines. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, staying weighty and rounded to match the alphabet.
This style works best where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired: posters, product packaging, café or boutique branding, social graphics, and casual invitations. It is especially effective for headlines, short phrases, and name-based marks where the energetic script texture can be the main visual feature.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on a note or sign. Its energetic curves and generous stroke presence suggest warmth and informality rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of bold brush handwriting—quick, confident, and legible at display sizes—while keeping forms rounded and welcoming for everyday, consumer-facing applications.
The font’s texture comes from subtle inconsistencies in curves and stroke endings, which read as natural hand movement rather than mechanical repetition. Uppercase forms are expressive and attention-getting, while lowercase maintains a continuous, conversational flow in text settings.