Cursive Upraw 17 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, headlines, quotes, elegant, airy, romantic, artful, expressive, signature look, modern calligraphy, decorative display, personal tone, calligraphic, brushy, swashy, looping, slanted.
A lively cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and dramatic thick–thin modulation. Strokes feel brush- or pen-driven, with tapered entries, hairline exits, and occasional teardrop terminals. Letterforms are loosely connected in words, with varied glyph widths and generous internal curves that create an open rhythm. Capitals are more gestural and swashy, while lowercase forms stay compact with a notably small x-height and long, sweeping ascenders and descenders.
Well-suited to wedding and event invitations, beauty and lifestyle branding, boutique packaging, and short editorial headlines where an elegant handwritten signature feel is desired. It performs best in display settings—names, titles, pull quotes, and wordmarks—where its swashes and contrast can remain clear.
The font reads as graceful and intimate, balancing refinement with a spontaneous handwritten energy. Its flowing curves and sharp contrasts give it a fashion-forward, romantic tone that feels personal rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate expressive modern calligraphy with a fashionable, handwritten signature character. It prioritizes fluidity, contrast, and decorative capitals to add personality and sophistication in display typography.
Spacing and stroke rhythm emphasize movement: many letters finish with extended exit strokes that help words string together smoothly, while certain capitals and numerals introduce decorative flair. The high contrast makes the design feel delicate at small sizes, but striking when given room to breathe.