Cursive Uhlus 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, expressive, lively, handmade, brush lettering, display emphasis, handmade feel, friendly tone, brushy, looping, fluid, slanted, textured.
A fluid, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into pointed entry and exit terminals, with occasional dry-brush texture and slight wobble that reinforces the hand-drawn character. Letterforms are narrow and compact with tight internal counters, and many joins are implied through flowing stroke direction even when letters remain discretely separated. Uppercase characters use taller, more gestural forms while the lowercase maintains a compact body and quick, rhythmic curves; numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and angled stress.
This font works well for short to medium display copy where a warm, handcrafted voice is desired—such as logos, packaging callouts, event invites, and promotional headlines. It can also serve as an accent style alongside a neutral sans or serif in layouts, especially for quotes, badges, and social graphics where expressive emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with energetic motion and a spontaneous, handwritten feel. Its brushy contrast and quick curves give it a lively, contemporary craft aesthetic suited to upbeat, human-centered messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering: narrow, slanted forms with crisp tapers and high-contrast strokes that convey speed and personality. Its emphasis on gesture over strict regularity suggests a focus on expressive display use rather than long-form text.
Stroke contrast is a defining feature, so the face reads best when there is enough size or output resolution to preserve the thin hairlines. The lively terminals and occasional texture create a strong sense of movement that can dominate in dense settings.