Cursive Very 1 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, logos, bold, energetic, playful, retro, informal, hand-lettered feel, display impact, expressive rhythm, headline emphasis, retro flavor, brushy, slanted, rounded, dynamic, textured.
A heavy, slanted brush-script with compact proportions and a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with swollen main stems and tapered entry/exit strokes that create a chiseled, inked feel. Letterforms lean forward consistently, with rounded bowls, soft terminals, and occasional wedge-like ends that add texture and momentum. Connections appear intermittent rather than fully continuous, producing a cursive flow while keeping individual letters visually distinct in many words.
Best suited to display use where its dense strokes and lively contrast can shine—posters, storefront-style graphics, packaging, and brand marks. It works well for short headlines, product names, and emphasis lines, especially when a handmade, energetic voice is needed. For longer passages, it will be more effective in larger sizes with generous spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels punchy and upbeat, like expressive hand-lettering made for attention-grabbing headlines. Its forward slant and assertive stroke weight give it a confident, animated character, while the brush texture keeps it approachable and casual. The look suggests a vintage sign-painting or mid-century display sensibility without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush lettering: fast, directional strokes with deliberate contrast and a compact, bold silhouette for strong impact. It prioritizes expressive motion and visual punch over quiet neutrality, aiming to deliver a handcrafted look that remains consistent across the alphabet and figures.
Caps are especially weighty and graphic, with simplified, bold silhouettes that read well at larger sizes. Lowercase forms show a compact body with prominent ascenders/descenders and bouncy baseline energy, giving words a textured cadence. Numerals follow the same brushy construction, with sturdy shapes and tapered terminals that match the script’s motion.