Cursive Etlup 1 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, packaging, headlines, elegant, airy, romantic, refined, fashion-forward, signature feel, delicate display, elegant script, graceful motion, monoline feel, hairline, loopy, swashy, tall ascenders.
A delicate, hairline cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and high, looping ascenders and descenders. Strokes stay extremely thin overall, with subtle pressure-like contrast and tapered terminals that give many letters a pointed, pen-drawn finish. Letterforms are tall and narrow, with generous internal curves and occasional extended entry/exit strokes; capitals often feature long, sweeping shapes and understated flourishes. Spacing appears open and light, and the numerals match the same slim, handwritten rhythm.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its delicate strokes and sweeping capitals can be appreciated—wedding suites, beauty and fashion branding, boutique packaging, and elegant editorial headlines. It can also work for signature-style marks or small amounts of display copy when set with ample size and whitespace.
The font conveys a poised, intimate tone—more like personal signature writing than casual note-taking. Its lightness and long curves suggest sophistication and romance, with a fashion and invitation-like sensibility.
Designed to emulate refined, pen-written cursive with a focus on slender proportions, graceful loops, and a signature-like flow. The emphasis appears to be on elegance and gesture rather than dense readability, prioritizing expressive capitals and a light, airy texture.
Capitals are noticeably larger and more gestural than the lowercase, creating a strong headline contrast. The lowercase is compact with small bowls and a restrained x-height, while the overall line texture stays quiet and airy; very thin joins and terminals may require sufficient size and contrast to hold up in print or on screens.