Cursive Uhlag 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, logotypes, headlines, elegant, expressive, romantic, handcrafted, airy, handwritten charm, signature feel, brush script, display impact, personal tone, brushy, calligraphic, slanted, looping, fluid.
A slanted, brush-influenced script with high-contrast strokes that shift from hairline entries to fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with a lively baseline and smooth, continuous curves that suggest quick handwriting. Terminals are tapered and often pointed, and many forms use open bowls and sweeping entry/exit strokes that create a rhythmic, forward flow. Numerals echo the same gesture-driven construction, with curved, calligraphic shapes and occasional long hooks.
This font is well suited to branding and identity work where a signature or handcrafted feel is desired, as well as invitations, packaging, and short promotional headlines. It performs best in larger sizes for titles, names, and emphasis lines rather than dense paragraphs, where the energetic stroke contrast and tight proportions can become visually busy.
The overall tone feels personal and stylish, balancing casual handwriting energy with a polished, boutique elegance. Its flowing movement and sharp tapers give it a confident, romantic character suitable for expressive, human-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering—capturing natural handwriting variation while keeping a cohesive, repeatable rhythm across the alphabet. It aims to deliver a stylish, personal voice that feels bespoke and expressive in display settings.
Uppercase forms read as bold, signature-like initials with pronounced swashes and directional strokes, while lowercase letters remain more compact and streamlined, emphasizing pace and continuity. Spacing and stroke modulation create a dynamic texture that looks best when allowed some breathing room.