Cursive Ulva 14 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, energetic, warm, handwritten feel, modern script, bold presence, legible display, brushy, rounded, bouncy, smooth, hand-drawn.
A brush-pen script with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered ends, set on a noticeable rightward slant. The letterforms are mostly disconnected but strongly cursive in construction, with looped entries and exits and a lively, bouncing baseline. Counters are compact and forms are slightly condensed, giving the alphabet a tight, punchy texture; bowls and terminals stay smooth and blob-free, emphasizing a clean, contemporary hand-lettered finish. Capitals are prominent and swooping, while lowercase shows simple, readable shapes with occasional loops (notably in g, y, and j) and a single-story a.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for invitations, menu highlights, and pull quotes, especially when set with generous line spacing to preserve its lively rhythm. For best results, use at larger sizes where the compact counters and tight texture remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like confident hand-lettering made with a marker or brush. It feels approachable and informal, with enough rhythm and polish to read as modern and crafted rather than messy. The energetic slant and rounded terminals add warmth and a lighthearted, optimistic character.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with a modern, legible script structure. The intent appears to balance expressive motion and bold presence with controlled shapes that stay consistent across the set, making it practical for attention-grabbing display typography.
Stroke modulation is subtle and consistent, suggesting a steady brush pressure rather than calligraphic nib logic. Spacing is fairly tight in running text, producing a cohesive word shape even without full connections between letters. Numerals follow the same brushy, rounded construction and match the alphabet’s casual momentum.