Cursive Buley 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, headlines, posters, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, modern, handwritten feel, signature look, brush lettering, casual display, brushy, looping, slanted, bouncy, tall ascenders.
A lively brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and tapered stroke endings that mimic pressure changes. Letterforms are tall and narrow with long ascenders and descenders, producing a vertical, airy rhythm despite the compact proportions. Strokes show slightly irregular edges and occasional swelling at curves and joins, giving a hand-drawn texture while remaining consistent across the set. Connections are frequent in running text, with simplified entry/exit strokes that keep words moving quickly and maintain momentum.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact text such as brand marks, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and promotional headlines where a handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at display sizes, where the brush texture, slant, and looping joins remain clear and intentional.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a quick, personable feel that reads like confident handwriting. Its brisk rhythm and brush-like modulation add a sense of immediacy and warmth, making it feel contemporary and expressive rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast brush lettering—confident, slightly imperfect, and naturally rhythmic—while staying cohesive enough for repeatable use in display typography. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict uniformity, aiming for a signature-like presence in titles and featured phrases.
Uppercase shapes lean toward signature-style initials with open counters and occasional looped construction, while lowercase forms stay compact and nimble, emphasizing speed and flow. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly angled forms that match the script’s tempo.