Cursive Upgub 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, casual, expressive, friendly, lively, romantic, handwritten charm, modern script, expressive display, signature feel, casual elegance, brushy, slanted, fluid, calligraphic, airy.
A flowing, brush-pen style script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into fine entry/exit hairlines and swell into rounded, ink-heavy downstrokes, creating a rhythmic, calligraphic texture. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with lively baseline movement and occasional extended ascenders/descenders that add sparkle without becoming overly ornate. Counters tend to be small and teardrop-shaped, and terminals are often pointed or softly hooked, reinforcing a hand-rendered, momentum-driven feel.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display copy where a handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, café or boutique packaging, social graphics, posters, and event stationery. It can also work for pull quotes or headlines when set with ample spacing and paired with a restrained text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting made with a flexible brush pen. It reads as personable and expressive, balancing elegance from the contrast with an approachable, conversational warmth. The energetic slant and snappy terminals give it a modern, lively character rather than a formal, ceremonial one.
Designed to evoke natural, contemporary brush lettering with a smooth cursive flow and high-contrast stroke modulation. The goal appears to be a stylish yet casual script that feels personal and dynamic, offering strong personality for display use while remaining cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Capitals have a more gestural, signature-like presence with wider swings and occasional looped strokes, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive cadence in text. Numerals match the script’s contrast and slant, with rounded joins and tapered ends that keep them visually integrated in mixed settings.