Cursive Waku 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, energetic, friendly, handcrafted, expressive, handwritten feel, casual voice, dynamic display, personal tone, brush texture, brushy, textured, slanted, condensed, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and condensed proportions. Strokes feel brush-pen driven, with tapered entries and exits, occasional dry-brush texture, and subtle pressure changes that create a natural rhythm. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with open counters and simplified joins that keep the silhouette quick and sketch-like. Capitals are tall and assertive, while lowercase forms stay compact with short ascenders and a low, understated x-height, contributing to a fast, note-like appearance.
Well-suited to short display settings where a personal, energetic voice is desirable—such as branding accents, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It works best at medium to larger sizes where the brush texture and lively terminals remain clear, and as an emphasis style alongside a calmer text face.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, conveying spontaneity and a personal, human touch. Its brisk movement and slightly rough edges read as confident and conversational rather than polished or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and character of a brush-written note, prioritizing movement, personality, and an organic stroke feel over strict uniformity. Its condensed, slanted construction suggests a goal of fitting expressive handwriting into compact headline and label spaces.
Spacing is tight and the forms are narrow, producing a strong vertical cadence and making the line feel brisk. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, gestural shapes and consistent slant that integrates well with text settings.