Cursive Rakod 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, packaging, invitations, craft branding, friendly, playful, personal, casual, lively, handwritten charm, expressive flow, casual branding, signature feel, brushy, looped, bouncy, tall, airy.
A lively handwritten script with tall, slender letterforms and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes show brush-pen behavior with sharp, tapered entry/exit strokes and noticeably thicker downstrokes, creating an energetic contrast. Letter spacing is open and the rhythm is springy, with frequent loops and long ascenders/descenders that add vertical elegance. Caps are simplified and narrow, pairing neatly with compact lowercase forms and smooth, rounded joins where letters connect.
Well-suited to short to medium text where a human, expressive voice is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, quotes, and social media graphics. It also works nicely for boutique packaging, labels, and small-brand wordmarks where a friendly handwritten signature feel is important.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone that feels personal and conversational. Its quick, gestural strokes and buoyant curves suggest spontaneity and warmth, making text feel approachable rather than formal or corporate.
Likely designed to capture the look of quick brush lettering that remains readable in continuous text. The narrow, tall proportions and looping forms aim to provide a distinctive handwritten personality while keeping a consistent flow across connected letterforms.
Distinctive loops in letters like g, y, and j add character, while the figures keep a handwritten feel with simple shapes and slight irregularities. The overall texture stays consistent across the alphabet, maintaining a cohesive pen-drawn look even in longer sample lines.