Cursive Alruj 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social graphics, invitations, friendly, playful, airy, casual, personal, handwritten warmth, everyday notes, casual branding, charming titles, expressive quotes, looping, monoline, bouncy, tall, whimsical.
A lively handwritten script with a monoline feel and a gently right-leaning cursive rhythm. Letterforms are tall and slim with long ascenders and descenders, giving the design a light, airy verticality. Strokes stay relatively even while endpoints taper softly, and many characters use open bowls and generous counters for clarity. Connectivity is informal—some joins flow naturally while others break—creating an authentic pen-drawn cadence with small variations in width and spacing.
Well suited to greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, and lifestyle branding where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can work for packaging accents, headings, and short passages, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting text. The narrow, tall rhythm also makes it useful when you want a handwritten look without consuming much horizontal space.
The font reads as personable and upbeat, like neat journaling or a casual note. Its looping forms and tall proportions add a cheerful, slightly whimsical tone that feels approachable rather than formal. Overall, it communicates warmth and spontaneity while still remaining legible in short to medium phrases.
Designed to capture the feel of quick, confident pen lettering—tidy and readable, but intentionally imperfect enough to feel human. The tall proportions and looping capitals aim to add charm and personality, making everyday text feel more expressive and handcrafted.
Uppercase forms have prominent loops and simple, rounded construction that helps them stand out in titles, while lowercase maintains a steady baseline with occasional playful swashes. Numerals are simple and handwritten in spirit, matching the same slim, upright-tall proportions and light stroke presence.