Cursive Rikow 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, hand-lettered feel, warm tone, casual display, modern script, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, lively.
A compact, brush-pen style script with a lively rightward slant and rounded terminals. Strokes show noticeable pressure modulation, with thicker downstrokes and finer entry/exit strokes, creating a soft, painted texture. Letterforms are narrow and tall with tight counters and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm; joins are frequent but not rigidly continuous, giving it a natural hand-drawn flow. Capitals are simplified and upright-leaning with open shapes, while lowercase forms keep a smooth, looped construction and compact spacing.
Best suited to short, prominent text where personality matters—logos, product labels, greeting cards, quotes, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for subheads and pull quotes, especially when paired with a neutral sans for longer reading.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick marker lettering on a note or café board. Its energetic rhythm and soft curves feel upbeat and personal, projecting an easygoing, friendly character rather than formality or precision.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, hand-lettered script look with brush-like contrast and an intentionally natural rhythm. It prioritizes charm and spontaneity while keeping letter shapes consistent enough for clear, repeatable wordforms in display settings.
The numerals follow the same brush rhythm with simple, rounded shapes and slightly irregular widths, reinforcing the handmade feel. Stroke endings tend to taper rather than finish with sharp corners, helping maintain a smooth, cohesive texture across words and lines.