Cursive Buley 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, lively, friendly, handmade, expressive, signature style, handwritten warmth, casual emphasis, quick note feel, brushy, looping, monoline, slanted, compact.
A compact, slanted handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and rounded, looping letterforms. Strokes show gentle pressure modulation—thicker downstrokes and finer turns—while terminals taper softly and occasionally hook into the next form. Uppercase characters are tall and narrow with simplified, airy construction, and the lowercase stays tight and compact with small counters and occasional partial connections that create a quick written rhythm. Numerals follow the same narrow, flowing logic, with smooth curves and minimal angularity.
Best suited to short display settings where a handwritten accent is desired—logos, product labels, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It can also work for brief pull quotes or subheads when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick notes or a confident signature. Its energetic slant and brisk stroke rhythm read as upbeat and approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the look of fast, natural cursive writing with a brushy stroke and a signature-like slant, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict regularity. The narrow proportions and tall forms aim to keep words compact while maintaining expressive movement.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a handwritten way, with some letters leaning into neighbors and others opening up slightly, which enhances the authentic written texture. The tall ascenders and long, sweeping capitals create a strong vertical presence despite the compact width.