Cursive Utluf 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, energetic, expressive, casual, brushy, retro, handmade feel, expressive display, brush texture, compact lettering, fast motion, textured, slanted, looping, lively, organic.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and strongly tapered strokes that swing between hairline entry/exit strokes and fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with a tight rhythm and compact counters, while stroke edges show a subtly dry, textured brush grain. Capitals are simplified and slightly angular for a script, and the lowercase leans on quick, cursive construction with frequent joins, modest loops, and occasional lifted connections that keep the texture readable. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with narrow forms and brisk terminals that echo the script’s stroke modulation.
Best suited to short, prominent text where the brush texture and cursive motion can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, packaging, logos, product labels, and social media graphics. It can also work for invitations or quotes when set with generous size and breathing room, while extended small-text use may reduce clarity due to the tight, narrow forms and high stroke modulation.
The overall tone is spontaneous and personable, like fast brush lettering used for notes, labels, or headlines. Its dry-brush texture and brisk slant give it an energetic, slightly vintage craft feel that reads as informal, confident, and expressive rather than polished or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the immediacy of hand-painted brush lettering in a compact, fast-moving script. The goal appears to be expressive impact and a handmade texture, balancing readable cursive forms with energetic stroke variation for display-oriented typography.
The spacing and connections create a continuous, forward-moving line, and the narrow proportions help longer words stay compact. The textured stroke finish becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, where the brush grain contributes to the hand-made character.