Cursive Umben 12 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, confident, handmade, handwritten warmth, expressive display, signature style, modern casual, brushy, expressive, bouncy, rounded, looping.
A lively brush-script with a rightward slant, built from tapered strokes that shift quickly between thick downstrokes and hairline exits. Letterforms are compact and slightly bouncy, with rounded turns, occasional looped bowls, and a rhythm that feels written in one continuous motion. Terminals are mostly soft and brush-like rather than crisply cut, and the overall texture reads dense and energetic, especially in capitals and numerals.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text where character and motion are desired, such as logos, product packaging, social posts, quotes, café or boutique signage, and invitations or greeting cards. It performs best at larger sizes where the delicate hairlines and brush texture remain clear.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—informal and welcoming, with a hand-lettered confidence that feels spontaneous rather than polished. Its quick stroke changes and springy forms create a playful momentum that suits cheerful, conversational messaging.
Designed to mimic fast, expressive brush lettering with a friendly, contemporary script sensibility. The intention appears to be a bold, personable voice for attention-grabbing display typography while keeping an authentic hand-drawn feel.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often using large entry/exit swashes to set a signature-like headline feel. Lowercase forms maintain a consistent handwritten flow, and the figures follow the same brush rhythm, making them visually cohesive in display settings.