Cursive Urdev 14 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handmade feel, brush lettering, casual display, warmth, energy, brushy, textured, bouncy, expressive, rounded.
A slanted, brush-pen script with brisk, tapered strokes and visible dry-brush texture. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with rounded bowls, narrow overall proportions, and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm that preserves a handwritten feel. Terminals often finish in quick flicks, and strokes show pronounced contrast between heavier downstrokes and lighter connecting hairlines. Uppercase forms are simple and loop-leaning, while lowercase maintains compact counters and a relatively small x-height with tall ascenders and descenders.
Works best for short to medium text where personality matters—headlines, logos/wordmarks, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It can also suit invitations or greeting-style designs, especially when a casual brush-script look is desired over formal calligraphy.
The font communicates an informal, personable tone—like quick marker lettering on a note or menu board. Its energetic stroke breaks and bouncy cadence add warmth and spontaneity, making it feel approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic fast brush lettering with natural pressure changes and imperfect ink coverage. Its goal is to deliver an expressive, contemporary handwritten script that feels authentic and energetic while staying legible at display sizes.
Texture is a defining feature: many strokes show layered or streaked ink, which becomes part of the aesthetic. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the hand-drawn character; the italic slant and occasional partial joins help maintain flow across words.