Cursive Nabez 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, approachable, playful, personal, handwritten realism, friendly display, casual emphasis, brand warmth, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, monoline-ish.
A slanted, handwritten script with brush-pen character and softly rounded terminals. Strokes show gentle pressure modulation, with thicker downstrokes and lighter upstrokes, creating a lively rhythm without looking highly calligraphic. Letterforms are compact and narrow with variable glyph widths, a slightly bouncy baseline, and occasional entry/exit strokes that suggest loose connectivity. Loops are prominent in forms like the g, y, and some capitals, while counters stay relatively open for a script. Numerals match the same flowing, drawn-with-a-pen construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a human, conversational voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging labels, café or boutique signage, posters, social media graphics, and quote treatments. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick, confident handwriting on a note or label. Its energetic curves and relaxed stroke endings give it a cheerful, personable feel that reads as modern and everyday rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting: quick, legible, and expressive, with just enough contrast and looping to feel crafted while remaining practical for prominent display text.
Capitals are expressive and simplified, with a mix of swashy gestures and restrained shapes that keep words from becoming overly ornate. The sample text shows consistent slant and stroke behavior across long lines, with slightly uneven joins and spacing that reinforce an authentic hand-drawn texture.