Cursive Ulhu 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, energetic, retro, friendly, expressive, confident, handwritten feel, display impact, friendly tone, retro script, brushy, slanted, bouncy, looping, calligraphic.
A slanted, brush-pen cursive with a lively baseline and noticeable stroke modulation. Letterforms show rounded entry and exit strokes, tapered terminals, and occasional ink-like swell where curves turn, giving a natural handwritten rhythm. The capitals are prominent and gestural, with simplified, readable structures rather than ornate flourishes, while lowercase forms stay compact with tight counters and looping ascenders/descenders. Overall spacing feels slightly irregular in an intentional way, reinforcing an organic, written texture while remaining legible in word shapes.
Best suited for short to medium-length display copy such as logos, brand marks, packaging callouts, poster headlines, and promotional graphics. It also works well for quotes, invitations, and social media overlays where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. In smaller sizes or lengthy text, the tight counters and brushy contrast may reduce clarity, so generous sizing and spacing help.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone with a vintage sign-painting feel. Its brisk slant and brushy contrast read as confident and dynamic, suited to messaging that should feel warm, informal, and energetic rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with a cohesive cursive flow and strong visual presence. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and a handcrafted texture while keeping letterforms straightforward enough for everyday display use.
Curves and joins tend to be smooth and continuous, with occasional sharper turns that add snap to diagonals and bowls. Numerals match the handwritten logic, keeping the same slant and contrast, which helps mixed text feel consistent. The overall color on the page is dark and assertive, making it more suited to display sizes than long, dense passages.