Cursive Urdev 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, handmade, playful, personal, handmade warmth, brush authenticity, casual display, expressive lettering, brushy, textured, bouncy, rounded, organic.
A lively brush-pen script with a slightly right-leaning, handwritten rhythm and visibly textured strokes. Letterforms are compact and tall, with narrow overall proportions and modest contrast between thick downstrokes and thinner connecting strokes. Terminals are soft and rounded, and the stroke edges show a dry-brush grain that gives the outlines a natural, imperfect finish. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, helping the alphabet feel drawn rather than engineered, while capitals add a bit of flourish without becoming overly ornate.
Works well for logos, labels, and packaging that want a handmade feel, as well as posters, quotes, and social graphics where expressive script is the focus. It also suits invitations, greeting cards, and lifestyle branding where an informal, personal voice is desirable.
The tone is warm and approachable, like a quick handwritten note made with a brush marker. Its bouncy movement and ink texture read as informal and energetic, lending a cheerful, crafty personality that feels contemporary and human.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of brush lettering in a consistent, reusable font, balancing expressive texture with readable, compact forms. The goal appears to be an energetic casual script that feels authentic and handcrafted while staying versatile for headline-style use.
The texture and narrow proportions make it most comfortable at display sizes, where the grain and stroke modulation remain clear. In longer lines or small settings, the irregular edges and compact counters can start to visually fill in, especially in denser letter combinations.