Cursive Orluz 1 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social posts, packaging, quotes, airy, delicate, friendly, casual, whimsical, personal voice, light elegance, casual charm, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, long descenders, open counters.
A slim, pen-like script with smooth, continuous strokes and a largely monoline feel. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous vertical reach, featuring long ascenders and descenders and frequent looped entry/exit strokes. Curves are rounded and open, with lightly sprung terminals and occasional extended crossbars and swashes that add motion without becoming heavy. Spacing is loose and rhythmic, and the numerals follow the same slender, handwritten construction with simple, flowing shapes.
Well suited to short, expressive copy such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics where a personal handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for light packaging and branding accents, especially when used at larger sizes to preserve its fine strokes.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, reading like neat, quick handwriting. Its thin strokes and looping forms give it an airy, gentle character with a subtle playful flair.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, contemporary handwritten look—fluid and legible, with tall proportions and gentle loops to add charm and individuality. It aims to feel personal and elegant without becoming formal or ornamental.
Uppercase forms show simple calligraphic gestures—some with prominent loops or long horizontal strokes—creating a lively texture in mixed-case settings. The font maintains a consistent stroke weight and smooth joins, while allowing natural irregularities typical of hand-drawn writing to keep it informal.