Cursive Bukab 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, retro, handwritten feel, display impact, brand voice, speedy script, brushy, slanted, compact, rounded, bouncy.
A compact, slanted brush-script with a firm, felt-pen-like stroke and rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with occasional sharp entry/exit flicks, producing a lively rhythm and forward motion. Proportions are tight and condensed, with short lowercase bodies and relatively prominent ascenders, while caps are tall and sweeping. Stroke endings often taper slightly, and spacing stays close, giving words a cohesive, handwritten flow without strict connectivity in every pair.
This style performs best in logos, product packaging, posters, and social graphics where a casual handwritten voice is desired. It also suits short headlines, pull quotes, and promotional copy, especially when set with ample line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a quick, confident hand that feels conversational and personable. Its brisk slant and punchy shapes add momentum, making it well-suited to messaging that aims to feel spontaneous and approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, natural brush lettering in a condensed, display-friendly form. It prioritizes gesture and rhythm over strict uniformity, offering a lively script voice that remains visually strong at headline sizes.
Capitals show dramatic, looped or arcing gestures (notably in forms like Q and J), which can become visual anchors in headlines. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, leaning and simplifying forms for speed and consistency. The dense spacing and narrow build can make longer passages feel busy, but it adds character in short, high-impact lines.