Cursive Utrej 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, expressive, energetic, artful, casual, bold, handmade feel, bold emphasis, brush realism, expressive display, signature look, brushy, textured, swashy, slanted, dynamic.
An expressive brush-script with a forward slant and lively, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show pronounced pressure contrast, moving from hairline entries to broad, saturated downstrokes, with visible dry-brush texture and occasional rough edges. Letterforms are loosely constructed with variable stroke widths and slightly irregular terminals, creating an organic, hand-painted feel. Proportions lean narrow and tall in the capitals, while the lowercase stays compact with a relatively short x-height, helping ascenders and descenders stand out. Spacing is open enough for word shapes to read clearly, though the textured joins and tapered starts give lines a naturally uneven, handwritten cadence.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where its brush texture and contrast can shine—posters, covers, product packaging, social graphics, and bold pull quotes. It can work for logos and wordmarks that want a handmade signature feel, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size. For long passages, the textured strokes and animated rhythm are likely to feel busy compared to simpler scripts.
The font conveys an energetic, contemporary handmade tone—confident and gestural rather than polished or formal. Its brush texture and punchy contrast feel personal and expressive, like quick marker or paint lettering used for emphasis. Overall it reads friendly and attention-grabbing, with a slightly edgy, artistic flair.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, pressure-driven brush lettering with visible material texture, balancing legibility with expressive movement. It prioritizes gesture, contrast, and personality to deliver a modern handcrafted look that stands out in display typography.
Capitals carry strong presence with occasional swash-like openings and angled, brushy terminals that add momentum in headlines. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, handwritten logic, with rounded bowls and tapered starts that keep them cohesive alongside text. The texture becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, where the dry-brush grain and stroke breaks contribute to the character.