Cursive Minus 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social media, packaging, invitations, branding, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lighthearted, personal tone, casual script, signature feel, everyday handwriting, friendly display, monoline, fluid, loopy, rounded, bouncy.
A monoline, handwritten script with a rightward slant and smooth, continuous stroke behavior. Letterforms are narrow with compact bowls and looping ascenders/descenders, producing a tight, rhythmic texture in words. Terminals are mostly rounded and slightly tapered, with occasional lifted joins that mimic quick pen writing rather than formal calligraphy. Uppercase characters are simplified and airy, while lowercase forms lean on tall stems and small counters; numerals follow the same flowing, single-stroke logic.
Well-suited to short, expressive copy such as greeting cards, invitations, quotes, product labels, and social posts where a personal handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for boutique branding accents and headings when you want a friendly, informal signature-like presence rather than a formal script.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like a neat personal note or a casual signature. Its relaxed loops and gentle slant give it an upbeat, conversational feel without becoming overly decorative. The texture reads informal and human, prioritizing charm and momentum over strict regularity.
Designed to capture quick, legible handwriting with an easy flow and recognizable cursive forms. The intent appears to be an everyday script that feels authentic and personable, balancing neatness with natural variation to keep the texture lively in display settings.
Spacing and connections feel intentionally spontaneous, with some letters linking smoothly and others separating as if the pen briefly lifted. The narrow build and compact interior spaces create a lively, slightly condensed word shape, and the stroke consistency keeps the color even across lines of text.