Cursive Dadak 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, expressive, handwritten realism, signature feel, warmth, informality, brushy, monoline, looping, upright-leaning, airy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and smooth, rounded joins. Strokes are mostly monoline with gentle thick–thin modulation, giving letters a soft, inked texture rather than crisp geometry. The forms are compact and right-leaning, with narrow proportions, tight counters, and frequent entry/exit strokes that suggest quick pen movement. Ascenders are tall and prominent while the lowercase body stays small, and many terminals finish with subtle hooks or tapered flicks for momentum.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a human, informal voice is desired—such as logos, product labels, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, social posts, and pull quotes. It reads best at display sizes, where the compact proportions and small internal spaces have room to breathe.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like confident everyday handwriting. Its looping capitals and buoyant rhythm add warmth and a slightly playful energy without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture quick, natural cursive writing with a polished consistency for digital setting. By combining narrow proportions, energetic loops, and gentle brush modulation, it aims to deliver a friendly signature-like presence for modern lifestyle and boutique applications.
Uppercase shapes are simplified and flowing, often built from a single continuous gesture, while lowercase letters keep clear cursive cues such as single-storey a and g, a looped l, and a distinctive long, crossless-looking t with a high sweeping stroke. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with open, curved forms and consistent stroke softness that helps the set feel unified.