Cursive Upgur 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, romantic, personal, elegant, lighthearted, artisanal, handwritten feel, signature style, modern script, expressive display, brushy, looping, slanted, calligraphic, lively.
A flowing cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and brush-pen–like construction. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with heavier downstrokes and tapered entries/exits that create sharp terminals and occasional hairline flicks. Letterforms are compact and tall, with narrow proportions and a lively rhythm that alternates between tight joins and open, airy loops in characters like g, y, and z. Capitals are expressive and slightly flourished without becoming overly ornate, while lowercase maintains a consistent, fast handwritten cadence.
Works best for short to medium display text where the lively joins and contrast can read clearly—logos, boutique branding, product labels, quotes, and invitation suites. It can also add personality to social posts and headers, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting copy.
The overall tone feels intimate and handcrafted, like a confident signature or a quick note written with a flexible pen. Its contrast and sweeping joins add a touch of elegance, while the informal rhythm keeps it friendly and contemporary rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush-script handwriting with signature-like energy—balancing expressive capitals and readable lowercase while preserving a quick, natural writing flow.
Counters tend to be small and the internal spacing is tight, contributing to a dense, energetic texture in longer words. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with italic movement and stroke modulation, helping mixed text feel cohesive.