Cursive Ufnow 17 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, invitations, greeting cards, branding, quotes, elegant, expressive, romantic, vintage, personal, handwritten feel, signature style, elegant display, personal tone, expressive rhythm, calligraphic, slanted, brushy, looping, dynamic.
A slanted cursive script with a calligraphic, brush-like stroke that tapers into pointed terminals and occasional teardrop joins. The letterforms are compact and right-leaning, with tall ascenders, a notably small x-height, and narrow internal counters that give words a tightly knit rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation and fluid curves, with many characters shaped by single, continuous motions and light entry/exit strokes that suggest pen pressure. Capitals are more flamboyant and looped than the lowercase, creating pronounced contrast between initial letters and the rest of the word.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where a personal, handwritten feel is desired—such as signatures, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging accents, and pull quotes. It works particularly well for names, headings, and emphasized phrases, while very small sizes or long paragraphs may reduce clarity due to the compact counters and tight rhythm.
The overall tone feels intimate and stylish, like quick but practiced handwriting used for signatures and personal notes. Its sharp terminals and sweeping capitals add a slightly dramatic, vintage-leaning elegance while staying informal and human. The motion is energetic rather than prim, conveying confidence and warmth.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast, stylish cursive writing with a calligraphic edge—balancing legibility with expressive flourishes. It prioritizes gesture, momentum, and elegant word silhouettes to create a distinctive handwritten voice for display applications.
Spacing and connections favor a handwritten cadence over strict uniformity, so word shapes vary pleasantly and can look especially lively in mixed-case settings. The narrow proportions and small lowercase bodies make the texture dense, while the capitals provide strong visual hooks at the start of lines or names.