Cursive Syvi 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invites, headlines, casual, friendly, lively, whimsical, handmade, handwritten feel, personal tone, expressive display, casual script, looping, bouncy, brushy, smooth, expressive.
A lively cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and a handwritten, brush-pen feel. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation with slightly tapered terminals and occasional ink-like swelling, giving a dynamic rhythm. Letterforms are compact with tall ascenders and deep descenders, and the baseline has a gentle, bouncy irregularity that reinforces the hand-drawn character. Curves are rounded and loop-friendly, while some capitals introduce more vertical emphasis and sweeping entry/exit strokes.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings such as brand marks, product packaging, social posts, quotes, greeting cards, and invitations where a friendly handwritten note is desired. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when paired with a simple sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an energetic, informal charm. Its looping forms and springy rhythm read as playful and approachable rather than formal, making it feel conversational and handmade.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with connected, looping strokes and a natural, slightly irregular cadence. The intent appears to prioritize personality and momentum over strict uniformity, giving text a personable, crafted finish.
Caps and lowercase mix comfortably, with capitals tending to be taller and more gestural, adding visual punctuation in headings. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, appearing narrow and slightly varied in width, which helps maintain a cohesive handwritten voice in mixed alphanumeric settings.