Cursive Ufkid 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, friendly, energetic, casual, confident, retro, handwritten feel, signature style, expressive display, friendly branding, quick brush, brushy, rounded, slanted, looping, connected.
A bold, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and rounded terminals. Strokes show gentle modulation, with thicker downstrokes and lighter connecting strokes that create an easy handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are compact with relatively short lowercase proportions and generous, looped ascenders/descenders, while capitals are broader and more flourish-forward without becoming ornate. Overall spacing is tight and lively, with frequent joins and occasional open counters that keep the texture readable at display sizes.
This script is well suited for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly handwritten voice is needed—logos, product packaging, café-style menus, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing to preserve its flowing connections.
The font feels upbeat and personable, like a quick confident signature or hand-lettered headline. Its smooth curves and energetic rhythm give it a welcoming, informal tone that reads as contemporary with a hint of classic brush-script charm.
The design appears intended to simulate confident brush handwriting in a clean, consistent digital form—prioritizing fluidity, momentum, and an approachable signature-like character for attention-grabbing display typography.
The sample text shows strong word-shape continuity from consistent slant and linking strokes, producing a cohesive line texture. Numerals follow the same brush logic and slant, with rounded shapes and a handwritten feel that matches the alphabet.