Cursive Dilip 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, greeting cards, casual, friendly, lively, personal, expressive, handwritten realism, signature feel, informal charm, display emphasis, loopy, slanted, brushy, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted cursive script with a brush-pen feel, built from smooth, rounded strokes and tapered terminals. Letterforms show a lively baseline rhythm with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional non-connecting joins, creating a natural handwritten cadence. Capitals are larger and more decorative, using generous loops and flourishes, while lowercase forms stay compact with narrow proportions and a relatively small x-height. Stroke modulation is subtle but present, with thicker downstrokes and lighter upstrokes, and spacing varies slightly to preserve an organic, written texture.
Well suited for short display settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as logos, product labels, café menus, quotes, and social posts. It can also work for invitations and greeting cards, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting text. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain clarity and keep the flowing rhythm comfortable to read.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with a breezy, conversational tone. Its looping capitals and quick, slanted motion suggest informality and warmth, like a neat signature or handwritten note. Overall it feels energetic and approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to emulate quick, confident cursive writing with a brush-like stroke and expressive capitals, balancing neatness with natural variation. The intent appears to be a versatile signature-style script that feels personal and energetic while staying readable in common display applications.
Legibility remains strong in the sample text, but the most embellished capitals (and a few looped descenders/ascenders) draw attention and can become the visual focal points. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and slight irregularities that match the script’s rhythm.