Cursive Urdem 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, social media, packaging, invitations, casual, expressive, playful, handmade, energetic, brush lettering, human warmth, casual voice, expressive display, brushy, textured, looped, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen character and visibly textured strokes. Letterforms are slanted with a bouncy baseline rhythm, narrow proportions, and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics changing pen pressure. Terminals are frequently tapered or slightly blunted, and many strokes show dry-brush streaking that adds a rough, organic edge. Ascenders are tall and looped, the x-height reads small relative to capitals, and overall spacing feels irregular in a deliberate, hand-drawn way.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where a personal, handmade voice is desirable—such as posters, pull quotes, social graphics, packaging callouts, and casual invitations or greeting designs. It can also work for logo wordmarks when the textured brush look is part of the brand personality, but it is less optimized for long, small-size reading.
The font feels friendly and spontaneous, like quick marker lettering used for notes, labels, or casual branding. Its energetic motion and imperfect texture convey approachability and creativity rather than formality or precision.
Likely designed to simulate fast, confident brush lettering with visible stroke variation and natural irregularities. The goal appears to be an expressive, contemporary handwritten look that maintains legibility while preserving the energy of real pen movement.
Capitals are bold and gestural with simplified, open counters, while lowercase forms favor quick loops and compact joins. Numerals follow the same brush rhythm and texture, keeping the set visually consistent in mixed text.