Cursive Maky 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, quotes, packaging, elegant, personal, expressive, refined, lively, handwritten charm, signature feel, stylish flair, brush calligraphy, brushy, calligraphic, slanted, airy, looped.
A slanted handwritten script with brush-like stroke behavior and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are compact and upright-leaning in their proportions, with long ascenders and descenders that create a tall, airy texture. Curves are fluid and slightly irregular, preserving a natural hand-drawn rhythm, while terminals often taper to fine points or flicks. Capitals are more flamboyant and sweeping, and lowercase forms favor simple, fast cursive construction with occasional open counters and generous loops.
This font is well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where a stylish handwritten signature feel is desirable. It performs best for headlines, short phrases, and pull quotes where the stroke contrast and tall rhythm can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels graceful and personal, combining an elegant calligraphic impression with the spontaneity of quick handwriting. Its lively stroke contrast and sweeping capitals add a sense of flourish suited to emotive, human-forward messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to capture a refined brush-pen cursive look—balancing decorative, sweeping capitals with quick, readable lowercase forms. It aims to deliver an expressive handwritten voice that feels crafted yet not overly formal.
In text, the narrow spacing and tall vertical movement create a light, flowing line, while the strong contrast can make very small sizes feel delicate. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and tapered joins that keep them visually consistent with the alphabet.