Cursive Vafu 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, energetic, casual, handcrafted, expressive, bold, handmade feel, brush lettering, strong impact, lively texture, casual display, brushy, textured, dynamic, playful, punchy.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with thick, tapered strokes and visibly textured edges that mimic real ink drag. Letterforms are compact with a relatively small x-height and strong rhythmic swells, creating lively word shapes and noticeable color on the line. Terminals are often pointed or flicked, counters are tight, and curves are slightly irregular, reinforcing the hand-drawn construction. The overall spacing feels naturally uneven in a pleasing way, with some glyphs taking more horizontal room than others, like quick marker lettering.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where texture and motion are an asset: brand marks, packaging labels, posters, social graphics, and event promotions. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, but the pronounced brush texture and compact proportions may feel busy at very small sizes or in long passages.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—confident and spontaneous rather than polished or formal. Its brush texture and assertive strokes suggest movement and personality, making it feel friendly, modern, and attention-seeking without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast, confident brush lettering—prioritizing personality, stroke contrast, and gestural flow to create bold, contemporary display typography with a handmade feel.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, working well as entry points for headlines, while lowercase forms keep a consistent forward momentum. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with bold silhouettes and tapered starts/finishes that match the alphabet’s energy.