Cursive Teley 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, energetic, playful, expressive, handwritten warmth, brush script feel, lively display, brushy, rounded, fluid, bouncy, looping.
A bold, brush-pen cursive with a consistent rightward slant and soft, rounded terminals. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation, with thicker downstrokes and lighter connecting hairlines, creating a lively rhythm. Letterforms lean toward compact proportions with a relatively low x-height and tall ascenders/descenders; many shapes feature generous loops and curved entry/exit strokes that encourage connection. Overall spacing is moderately tight and the texture reads dense and smooth in lines of text.
This style works best for short-to-medium display copy where personality matters: logos and brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, social posts, and informal invitations or greeting materials. It can also suit pull quotes and section headers where a friendly handwritten accent is desired.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—like quick handwritten notes made with a confident marker or brush. Its looping forms and steady forward motion give it a warm, personable feel suited to approachable messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, natural brush handwriting while maintaining enough consistency for repeated use in headings and expressive text. It prioritizes flow, charm, and visual momentum over strict formality.
Capitals are simplified and calligraphic rather than formal, with sweeping strokes that set an energetic headline tone. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, using rounded curves and a slightly bouncy baseline that reinforces the casual script character.