Cursive Umruf 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, romantic, vintage, elegant, playful, personal, handwritten charm, decorative script, brush calligraphy, display flair, looped, flourished, brushed, slanted, calligraphic.
A flowing cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with tapered entries and exits and occasional heavier downstrokes that create a lively rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with tight internal counters and frequent loops (notably in b, f, g, y, and several capitals). Connections are suggested by sweeping joins and linking strokes, while capitals lean decorative with extended lead-ins, curled terminals, and soft, rounded curves.
Well suited to short, prominent text where the brush contrast and looping terminals can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and editorial or social headlines. It can also work for signatures or pull quotes when set with generous size and breathing room.
The font reads as expressive and personable, balancing elegance with an informal handwritten charm. Its looping forms and dramatic contrast give it a romantic, slightly vintage tone that feels celebratory and crafted rather than technical.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush calligraphy: narrow, slanted forms with high-contrast strokes and decorative loops that add personality. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and flourish over strict uniformity, aiming for a handcrafted, upscale feel in display settings.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a handwritten way, and the strong contrast means fine hairlines can visually soften at small sizes. Capitals are especially stylized and can become dominant in mixed-case settings, making the font feel more display-oriented than text-oriented.