Cursive Byman 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, handwritten feel, modern casual, compact display, expressive script, brushy, bouncy, organic, looping, gestural.
A slanted, handwritten script with brush-pen behavior: strokes swell and taper, curves are smooth, and terminals often finish in rounded, lifted ends. Letterforms are tall and lean with a lively baseline bounce and variable advance widths that create an informal rhythm. Connections appear frequently in lowercase, but joins are not rigidly continuous, giving the writing a natural, quick-paced flow. Capitals are simplified and slightly loopy, standing taller than the lowercase without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited for short display settings where a personal voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging labels, social graphics, invitations, and quote-driven layouts. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when paired with a neutral sans or serif for longer text.
The font reads as warm and approachable, like neat personal handwriting written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its energetic slant and springy curves give it an upbeat, conversational tone that feels modern and informal rather than traditional or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture an easy, contemporary brush-handwriting look—clean enough to read quickly while retaining the spontaneity of real pen strokes. The narrow, tall proportions and consistent slant aim to keep words compact and energetic in headlines.
Stroke modulation is noticeable on downstrokes, while upstrokes stay light, reinforcing a hand-drawn, pressure-based feel. Bowls and loops (notably in letters like g, y, and j) are generous and open, helping the script stay clear at display sizes. Numerals match the handwritten character with simple, rounded shapes and consistent brush-like tapering.