Cursive Vigo 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social media, invitations, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, retro, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, brush texture, brushy, slanted, rounded, looping, bouncy.
A brush-pen style script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, rounded stroke endings. Letterforms show subtle tapering and gentle swelling rather than sharp contrast, giving a soft, painted feel. Proportions are lively and slightly irregular, with generous curves, occasional looped joins, and compact counters that keep the texture dark and continuous. Uppercase forms are simple and sweeping, while lowercase includes single-story shapes and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage connection.
Well-suited for display applications that benefit from a warm, human voice—such as posters, product packaging, café or lifestyle branding, and social media graphics. It also works nicely for casual invitations, greeting cards, and short headlines where the connected flow can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with an upbeat rhythm that feels quick, confident, and handwritten. Its brushy texture and bouncy movement lean toward playful, contemporary craft and retro-signage associations rather than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to emulate fast brush handwriting while keeping a cohesive, repeatable rhythm across the alphabet. It prioritizes expressive motion and friendly legibility over strict geometric consistency, creating a distinctive handwritten texture for short, attention-getting text.
Word shapes read best at medium-to-large sizes where the stroke terminals and joins stay clear. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and a slightly varied stance that matches the script’s natural cadence.