Cursive Tided 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, branding, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, energetic, handwritten feel, casual display, friendly branding, expressive lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, upright-leaning, soft terminals.
A lively brush-pen script with thick, rounded strokes and visibly tapered joins that mimic pressure from a marker or brush. Letterforms lean forward and keep a compact, slightly condensed footprint, with a bouncy baseline and uneven rhythm that feels intentionally hand-drawn. Counters are generally open and simplified, and terminals finish with soft hooks or flicks rather than sharp cuts. The overall texture is dense and inky, with consistent stroke weight and only modest modulation across curves and diagonals.
Well-suited for short to medium display settings where a friendly handmade voice is desired, such as packaging callouts, café/food branding, posters, social graphics, and informal headlines. It can also work for quotes and subheads when ample size and spacing preserve its lively stroke texture.
The font reads as approachable and upbeat, with an informal, conversational tone. Its loose rhythm and brushy edges suggest spontaneity and personality, making it feel warm rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to capture the look of fast, confident brush lettering in a consistent digital font, emphasizing warmth, momentum, and a handcrafted feel. The compact proportions and bold stroke presence aim to keep messages punchy and readable in display contexts.
Caps are simplified and gestural, while lowercase forms are more fluid and often suggest loose linking even when not fully connected. Numerals follow the same brush logic with rounded shapes and confident weight, maintaining a cohesive handwritten color in running text.