Cursive Umben 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, crafty, personal, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly branding, quick brush script, brushy, loopy, bouncy, swashy, rounded.
A lively brush-pen script with right-leaning, fast strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with tall ascenders/descenders and a small, tight lowercase core that gives the line a vertical, energetic rhythm. Terminals are mostly rounded and tapered, with occasional curls and entry/exit strokes that suggest quick handwritten motion rather than strict calligraphic construction. The overall texture is smooth and bold in downstrokes, with lighter connecting strokes and slight width variation from glyph to glyph for a natural, handwritten cadence.
Well-suited to short display text where a handcrafted voice is desirable—logos, product packaging, café menus, greeting cards, and social graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a straightforward sans or serif for body copy.
The tone feels personable and upbeat, like informal handwriting used for notes, labels, or friendly signage. Its bouncy movement and soft terminals convey warmth and approachability, while the contrast and swashy shapes add a touch of flair and charm.
Designed to mimic confident brush handwriting with an easy, modern flow—prioritizing personality and movement over strict uniformity. The compact proportions and strong contrast aim to keep strokes legible while preserving an expressive, hand-drawn character.
Uppercase forms read as simplified, brushy capitals with occasional looped details, while the lowercase maintains a flowing script feel with intermittent connections depending on letter shape. Numerals follow the same brush logic, mixing rounded bowls and tapered strokes for a cohesive handwritten set.