Cursive Sumiv 17 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, playful, cheerful, casual, bold, handmade, expressiveness, handmade feel, bold impact, friendly tone, brushy, rounded, blobby, juicy, bouncy.
A heavy, brush-like script with rounded terminals and soft, swollen strokes that create a “painted” silhouette. Letterforms lean forward and vary in width, with irregular stroke edges and subtle wobble that reinforces an organic, hand-drawn construction. Counters are generally small and partially closed in places, and connections between letters are frequent but not rigidly consistent, giving lines a lively, improvised rhythm. Numerals match the same chunky, inky treatment and read as friendly, simplified forms.
Best suited to display settings where a bold handwritten voice is desirable—posters, playful branding, packaging, menu headers, and social graphics. It works especially well for short headlines, product names, and callouts where texture and personality matter more than fine detail.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, like quick marker lettering made for attention and personality rather than precision. Its bouncy rhythm and thick, juicy shapes feel approachable and fun, with a slightly whimsical, crafty energy.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive brush or marker writing with a confident, thick stroke and an energetic forward slant. Its irregularities and rounded massing prioritize warmth and immediacy, aiming for a friendly, attention-grabbing script suitable for casual display use.
The combination of dense fills, small counters, and textured stroke boundaries can reduce clarity at small sizes, while the bold weight maintains strong impact in short phrases. The slanted stance and variable letter widths create a dynamic word shape that emphasizes motion and spontaneity.