Cursive Veba 16 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logotypes, headlines, packaging, social media, expressive, playful, casual, handmade, lively, handmade look, expressive display, brush lettering, casual branding, brushy, looping, textured, tapered, slanted.
An energetic brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and visibly pressure-driven strokes. Letterforms show sharp thicks and hairline-like tapers, with occasional dry-brush texture and slightly uneven edges that reinforce a handmade feel. The rhythm is quick and compact, with tight spacing and variable letter widths that create a lively, slightly irregular color on the page. Uppercase forms are bold and gestural with swashy entries, while the lowercase features compact bowls, looped ascenders/descenders, and a generally low midline that keeps the texture dense.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, labels, and logo-style wordmarks where the brush texture and slanted motion can be appreciated. It also works well for packaging and social graphics that want a personable, handcrafted voice. For longer passages, generous size and spacing will help maintain legibility.
The tone is informal and expressive, like quick marker or brush lettering made for impact rather than polish. It reads as friendly and spirited, with a hint of retro sign-painting and modern hand-lettered branding. The textured stroke endings and exaggerated movement give it an energetic, slightly mischievous personality.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident brush lettering with visible pressure changes and a natural, handwritten irregularity. It prioritizes gesture, texture, and personality over strict consistency, aiming to deliver an authentic hand-drawn feel in display-oriented settings.
Capitals can dominate due to their broader, more dramatic strokes, so mixed-case settings benefit from a bit of breathing room. Small counters and thin connecting strokes may soften at very small sizes, while larger sizes highlight the brush texture and stroke modulation.