Cursive Piruf 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, chatty, handwritten realism, warmth, informality, expressive caps, monoline-ish, bouncy, looped, tall ascenders, open counters.
This typeface has a handwritten cursive structure with a steady, pen-like rhythm and gently irregular stroke endings. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with prominent ascenders and descenders that create a vertical, lively texture. Strokes show subtle modulation and tapered terminals, and many characters feature soft loops and occasional entry/exit strokes that suggest quick, natural writing. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic flow while remaining consistent enough for continuous text.
It works well for short-to-medium phrases where an approachable, handcrafted voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, café or boutique branding, greeting cards, invitations, and quote graphics. It can also suit headings and subheads in editorial or lifestyle contexts when paired with a neutral text face.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat handwriting used for notes, labels, or personal correspondence. Its slim, upright stance keeps it readable while the loops and bouncy movement add warmth and a light, playful energy.
The design appears intended to emulate tidy, everyday cursive handwriting: narrow, upright, and fluid, with just enough variation and looping detail to feel personal rather than mechanical.
Capitals are expressive and slightly decorative, standing out with swash-like curves without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and a few distinctive curves that keep them aligned with the script character.