Cursive Uflab 14 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, expressive, classic, romantic, airy, signature feel, elegant display, handwritten charm, decorative caps, calligraphic, looping, swashy, slanted, light touch.
A flowing script with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic, pen-like construction. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with tapered entries and exits, giving many letters sharp, pointed terminals and occasional hairline connectors. Capitals are larger and more decorative, featuring extended lead-in strokes and looped forms (notably in letters like Q and J), while the lowercase is compact with a notably small x-height and tight internal counters. Overall spacing feels narrow and rhythmic, with letterforms that often suggest connection even when not fully joined, creating a continuous handwritten texture in words.
Well-suited for short, prominent text where the decorative capitals and high-contrast strokes can be appreciated—such as logos, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and premium packaging. It also works for display headlines and pull quotes, especially when a handwritten, signature-like voice is desired.
The font conveys a refined, personal tone—stylish and slightly theatrical, like quick signature writing done with a flexible nib. Its swashes and high-contrast strokes add a sense of flourish and sophistication, making it feel romantic and expressive rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident cursive handwriting with a flexible-pen feel, balancing legibility with ornamental character. The compact lowercase and embellished capitals suggest a display-oriented script meant to add personality and elegance to names, titles, and hero phrases.
In text settings, the long ascenders/descenders and swashy capitals create an active top-and-bottom silhouette that draws attention. Numerals follow the same slanted, pen-written logic with simple, streamlined shapes that match the script’s cadence.