Cursive Ulge 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, packaging, posters, social media, playful, whimsical, retro, friendly, lively, expressive script, hand-lettered feel, display branding, casual charm, motion, brushy, looping, swashy, bouncy, calligraphic.
A brush-pen script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes show rounded terminals, teardrop-like joins, and occasional flicked entry/exit strokes that create a buoyant rhythm. Uppercase forms are compact and decorative with gentle swashes, while lowercase letters lean on simplified, flowing shapes; counters are tight and the overall texture is dark and punchy. Numerals echo the same brush logic, with curved spines and tapering ends that keep them stylistically aligned with the letters.
Well suited to short headlines, logos, product names, and display copy where an informal, hand-lettered feel is desired. It can add personality to packaging, café/restaurant branding, invitations, and social graphics, especially when set with ample spacing and used at display sizes.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with a casual hand-made energy that feels inviting rather than formal. Its looping forms and brush contrast give it a slightly nostalgic, hand-lettered character suited to expressive, attention-getting typography.
Designed to mimic quick brush calligraphy with expressive thick–thin strokes and looping cursive forms, prioritizing personality and motion over strict uniformity. The compact, swashy capitals and lively lowercase suggest an intention for branding and display settings where charm and energy are key.
Letterforms vary in width and flourish, creating a lively, handwritten cadence rather than a rigidly uniform script. The strong contrast and compact interior spaces make it most visually confident at larger sizes, where the brush details and curves are easier to appreciate.