Cursive Uhbak 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, social media, casual, friendly, lively, expressive, romantic, handwritten feel, signature style, casual elegance, display impact, brushy, slanted, looped, calligraphic, airy.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with tapered entry and exit strokes and crisp, pointed terminals. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with lively stroke modulation that moves from hairline-thin joins to fuller downstrokes, creating an energetic rhythm. The uppercase set is loose and gestural with simple swashes, while the lowercase is more compact and rhythmic, with small counters and a notably low x-height. Overall spacing feels tight and flowing, with subtle baseline bounce and a hand-drawn texture that stays visually consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
This font performs best at display sizes where its contrast and brush-like detailing can be appreciated—such as logos, short headlines, greeting cards, invitations, quotes, and packaging accents. It’s also a good fit for social media graphics and lifestyle marketing where a relaxed handwritten signature is desired.
The tone is informal and personable, balancing a quick handwritten feel with a touch of elegance from its calligraphic contrast. It reads as upbeat and approachable, suited to messaging that wants to feel human, spontaneous, and warm rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with a clean, modern polish—prioritizing expressive movement, contrast, and a natural handwritten cadence over strict geometric regularity.
Capitals are prominent and airy compared to the compact lowercase, helping create a dynamic headline presence. Numerals share the same slanted, tapered construction and feel integrated with the script texture, making mixed letter-and-number settings look cohesive.