Cursive Negen 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, quotes, posters, casual, playful, friendly, relaxed, personal, human warmth, informal voice, everyday handwriting, display emphasis, approachability, monoline, rounded, bouncy, loopy, airy.
A loose, handwritten script with a monoline feel and rounded terminals. Strokes are smooth and slightly wobbly, with an easy, improvised rhythm rather than rigid repetition. Letterforms are generally open and generously spaced, with a wide footprint and a lively baseline that gently rises and dips. Uppercase characters are simple and drawn with broad curves and occasional extended cross-strokes, while lowercase forms rely on compact bowls and long, swinging ascenders/descenders that add motion without heavy ornamentation.
This font suits short to medium lines where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, packaging callouts, café menus, and casual posters. It performs best at display sizes or in headings where the lively rhythm and long extenders can be appreciated without crowding.
The tone is informal and approachable, like quick marker or pen notes made with confidence. Its bouncy movement and soft curves give it a friendly, conversational personality that reads as modern, relaxed, and slightly whimsical.
The design appears intended to simulate natural, everyday handwriting with a clean, monoline stroke and an easy flow. It prioritizes friendliness and quick readability over formal calligraphic precision, offering a versatile casual script for branding and editorial accents.
Connections between lowercase letters appear intermittent rather than fully continuous, preserving a handwritten look while keeping word shapes clear. Numerals follow the same casual construction with open curves and simple, readable forms that match the script’s relaxed cadence.