Cursive Valu 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, social ads, energetic, casual, handmade, expressive, vintage, handmade feel, brush texture, quick signage, expressive display, human warmth, brushy, textured, slanted, compact, rough-edged.
A slanted, brush-pen script with compact proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show clear pressure modulation and dry-brush texture, producing ragged edges and occasional ink breaks that feel intentionally imperfect. Letterforms lean forward with a mix of partial connections and lifted joins, creating a handwritten flow without strict continuous linking. Terminals are often tapered or bluntly swept, and counters are small and tight, contributing to a dense, punchy color in words and lines.
Well-suited for short to medium display copy where texture and personality are desirable, such as posters, product packaging, café menus, album art, social media graphics, and branding accents. It performs best at sizes that let the dry-brush detail remain visible and can add emphasis in pull quotes or headers when paired with a simpler text face.
The font conveys an informal, energetic tone—like quick marker lettering or brush calligraphy done in one confident take. Its texture and irregularity add a gritty, human presence that feels personal, spontaneous, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast, natural brush handwriting—prioritizing spontaneity, texture, and human irregularity over polished uniformity. It aims to deliver an expressive, handcrafted voice that stands out quickly in promotional and lifestyle-oriented contexts.
Uppercase forms read like bold, gestural sign lettering with simplified structures, while lowercase maintains a faster, more cursive movement. Numerals are similarly handwritten, with rounded shapes and noticeable stroke flare, matching the overall brushy character. Spacing appears intentionally irregular to preserve an authentic hand-drawn cadence, especially in longer text.