Cursive Tolak 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, friendly, casual, lively, handmade, confident, handwritten feel, brush lettering, informal warmth, display impact, signature style, brushy, rounded, fluid, expressive, looping.
A slanted, brush-pen script with thick, slightly tapering strokes and rounded terminals that mimic pressure and lift. Letterforms are compact and rhythmically spaced, with occasional joins and a flowing baseline that feels written rather than constructed. Uppercase shapes are prominent and gestural, while the lowercase stays relatively small with simple bowls and looped ascenders/descenders; counters remain open enough for display use. Numerals follow the same brushed, calligraphic logic, mixing curves and angled strokes for a cohesive texture.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, logos and wordmarks, product packaging, posters, and promotional graphics. It also works nicely for invitations, quote graphics, and social content where a friendly handwritten feel is desired and readability can be supported by ample size and spacing.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a quick handwritten energy that reads as approachable and informal. Its bold, inky presence gives it confidence, while the brushy modulation keeps it human and expressive rather than rigid or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast, confident brush lettering—prioritizing personality, motion, and a handmade signature feel over strict regularity. It aims to deliver a bold script texture that stands out quickly in display settings while retaining the spontaneity of writing.
The slant and stroke contrast create strong word-shapes, but the dense, energetic texture can build quickly in longer passages, making it most effective when used with generous leading and moderate tracking. Capitals can feel especially assertive and may work best as initials or short all-caps accents rather than extended all-caps text.