Cursive Upliz 10 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logos, packaging, headlines, invitations, elegant, personal, fashionable, airy, expressive, signature look, handwritten accent, boutique style, headline flair, calligraphic, brushy, monoline-like, looping, swashy.
A slanted, handwritten script with long, tapering strokes and a brush-pen feel. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with occasional open joins, and they show lively variation in stroke thickness from entry to exit. Capitals are tall and fluid with generous loops and extended arms, while lowercase forms are compact and sit low on the baseline, emphasizing ascenders and descenders. Spacing is tight and rhythm-forward, creating a quick, gliding texture in words.
It works best for short, expressive copy such as brand marks, product packaging, social graphics, event materials, and editorial or poster headlines where the flowing gesture can be appreciated. It’s also well suited to invitation-style applications and signature-like name treatments.
The tone reads intimate and stylish, like a fast signature or a casual calligraphic note. Its soft curves and sweeping terminals add a romantic, boutique sensibility, while the brisk slant keeps it energetic and contemporary.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering—balancing refinement with informality—so designers can add a personal, handwritten accent without losing overall polish.
Several glyphs feature prominent swashes and long cross strokes, which become more noticeable in all-caps and headline settings. The numerals and uppercase shapes echo the same fluid stroke logic, helping mixed text feel cohesive, though the compact lowercase can look dense at small sizes.