Cursive Upkar 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logos, packaging, invitations, quotes, elegant, romantic, fashion, personal, refined, hand-lettered look, calligraphic flair, display impact, signature style, brushy, calligraphic, looping, slanted, expressive.
A flowing brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and strong thick–thin modulation that mimics pressure from a pointed brush or pen. Strokes taper to fine hairlines at entries and exits, while downstrokes swell into dense, ink-like forms, creating a lively, high-contrast rhythm. Letterforms are compact and tall with generous ascenders/descenders, and the overall texture alternates between open counters and bold vertical sweeps, giving the line a dynamic, handwritten cadence.
Well-suited for short, expressive settings such as brand marks, product packaging, wedding or event invitations, and pull quotes where the calligraphic rhythm can be appreciated. It works best at display sizes and in brief lines, where the thin hairlines and dense downstrokes retain clarity and impact.
The font reads as stylish and intimate, balancing polish with a casual, handwritten spontaneity. Its dramatic contrast and sweeping terminals add a romantic, boutique feel, while the brisk slant and energetic joins keep it modern and expressive.
The design appears intended to evoke contemporary hand-lettered calligraphy—capturing the pressure changes and swift movement of a brush pen—while providing a cohesive, repeatable set of glyphs for elegant display typography.
Capitals are especially gestural, with extended lead-in/lead-out strokes and occasional looped constructions that create signature-like emphasis. Spacing is naturally irregular in a hand-drawn way, and the numerals follow the same brush logic with slender curves and tapered endpoints.