Cursive Meguv 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, energetic, casual, expressive, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, expressive display, casual branding, high impact, brushy, rounded, bouncy, slanted, textured.
A bold, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and visibly tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are compact and narrow with a lively baseline bounce, mixing rounded bowls with sharp, wedge-like terminals that suggest quick, pressure-driven strokes. Connections are implied by the cursive rhythm rather than fully continuous joins, giving words a flowing texture while keeping individual letters relatively distinct. Counters are small and ink density is high, producing a strong, dark silhouette that reads best at larger sizes.
Well-suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, logos, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a strong handwritten voice is desired. It also works for editorial headlines and pull quotes, but its dense strokes and compact counters make it less ideal for long body copy at small sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with an energetic handwritten feel that suggests speed, spontaneity, and personality. Its brushy texture and punchy weight make it feel contemporary and expressive rather than refined or traditional.
The design appears intended to capture the look of confident brush lettering—bold, fast, and slightly textured—while remaining cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. It prioritizes expressive motion and visual impact over strict regularity, aiming to bring a personal, handcrafted character to display typography.
Uppercase forms have a more display-like presence and can appear slightly more gestural than the lowercase, which maintains a consistent cursive tempo. Numerals follow the same brush logic with rounded forms and tapered starts/finishes, matching the alphabet’s lively rhythm.