Cursive Atdat 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, packaging, social graphics, posters, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, handwritten warmth, casual expression, informal display, personal voice, brushy, looping, bouncy, organic, monoline-ish.
A casual handwritten script with a slightly right-leaning stance and brush-pen–like stroke behavior. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with rounded terminals, modest stroke modulation, and a lively, uneven baseline rhythm that keeps the texture human and informal. Uppercase characters are tall and simplified with open shapes, while lowercase forms feature frequent loops and soft joins; connections are suggestive rather than strictly continuous, producing natural-looking word shapes. Numerals are similarly hand-drawn, with open counters and gently curved strokes that match the letterforms.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable, such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, packaging labels, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings on posters or café-style signage, especially where an informal, personal tone is preferred over strict uniformity.
The overall tone feels warm, approachable, and conversational—like quick marker lettering on a note or café board. Its irregularities and buoyant curves add a playful, personable character rather than a polished calligraphic formality.
Designed to emulate quick, natural handwriting with a brush-pen feel—prioritizing personality, rhythm, and expressive looped forms. The goal appears to be an easygoing script that reads clearly at display sizes while retaining the spontaneity of hand lettering.
Spacing appears intentionally irregular in places, with occasional tight joins and varied entry/exit strokes that create a hand-lettered cadence. Tall ascenders and deep descenders contribute to a vertical, expressive silhouette, and the distinctive looped forms (notably in letters like g, y, and j) add flair in running text.