Cursive Uhlag 16 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, lively, handmade, expressive, friendly, human warmth, handmade feel, signature look, energetic motion, brushy, slanted, looping, textured, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with energetic stroke modulation and visibly tapered entry/exit terminals. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with a quick, rhythmic baseline and occasional bounce in the curves. Strokes show a calligraphic contrast between thicker downstrokes and lighter connecting hairlines, and many joins feel fluid even when letters are not fully connected. Counters are small and rounded, and overall spacing is tight, giving lines a continuous, forward-moving texture.
This script works best for short to medium text where personality matters—logos, product packaging, posters, headlines, and social media graphics. It can also suit invitations, greeting cards, and quotes when set with comfortable line spacing to accommodate tall ascenders and descenders. For longer passages, larger sizes help preserve clarity in the tighter, loopier details.
The font reads as informal and personable, with a lively handwritten feel that suggests speed and confidence. Its brushy contrast and tilted posture add a sense of motion, making it feel upbeat and contemporary rather than formal. The overall tone is welcoming and expressive, suited to branding that wants a human, spontaneous voice.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with a natural, handwritten rhythm—combining confident strokes, tapered terminals, and compact proportions to create an expressive signature-like voice. Its construction prioritizes movement and character over strict uniformity, giving text a spontaneous, crafted presence.
Uppercase letters are simplified and gestural, leaning toward signature-style shapes that can blend smoothly into mixed-case settings. Descenders and ascenders are long and sweeping, creating an airy vertical rhythm despite compact widths. Numerals share the same handwritten construction and tapering terminals, keeping the texture consistent across text and display use.