Cursive Baluf 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, greeting cards, social media, posters, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, lively, handwritten warmth, expressive display, casual charm, brand personality, brushy, monoline feel, looping, bouncy, organic.
A lively, brush-pen script with a forward-leaning rhythm and a mix of connected and separated forms. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with rounded, ink-like terminals and occasional tapered entries/exits. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and frequent loops in ascenders and capitals; baseline behavior is slightly bouncy, adding motion. Uppercase shapes are expressive and oversized, while lowercase stays compact with tight joins and simplified bowls, giving the texture a handwritten, note-like continuity.
Works well for short to medium display text where personality is important—packaging callouts, boutique branding, greeting cards, invitations, social posts, and headline treatments. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a clean sans for menus, labels, and editorial pull quotes where a handwritten touch is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a spontaneous, hand-drawn energy that feels informal and approachable. Its looping capitals and brushy contrast lend a lighthearted, slightly whimsical character suited to cheerful messaging.
Designed to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting in a consistent digital form, emphasizing expressive capitals, lively contrast, and a smooth cursive flow. The intent appears focused on adding warmth and character to display typography while keeping letterforms clear enough for common headline and tagline use.
Distinctive loop construction appears in several capitals and in letters like g, y, and z, creating memorable silhouettes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and gentle contrast, integrating cleanly into text without looking geometric.