Cursive Ubmar 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invites, headlines, social media, elegant, romantic, casual, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, signature look, expressive display, friendly elegance, brushy, looping, swashy, calligraphic, springy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with lively stroke modulation and crisp, pointed terminals. Letterforms mix open, airy counters with occasional tight loops, and the rhythm alternates between swift joins and deliberate, separated strokes for a natural handwritten cadence. Capitals are prominent and gestural, with extended entry strokes and occasional flourished loops, while lowercase forms stay compact with a notably small x-height and tall ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly angled forms and varied widths that keep the texture organic.
Best used for short-to-medium text where personality matters: logos, brand wordmarks, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and promotional headlines. It also works well for pull quotes or social graphics where a handwritten accent is needed, especially at larger sizes where the stroke nuance and flourishes can breathe.
The overall tone feels personable and expressive, balancing polish with spontaneity. It suggests friendly sophistication—suited to messages that want warmth and charm without looking overly formal.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a graceful slant and expressive capitals, offering a handcrafted signature feel for display typography.
Stroke contrast appears driven by a brush angle rather than strict calligraphic construction, producing thicker downstrokes and lighter upstrokes with subtle tapering. Spacing is moderately tight and the strong slant helps words flow, but the texture remains intentionally irregular enough to read as hand-rendered.