Cursive Bukow 13 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, posters, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, friendly tone, expressive headlines, personal touch, brushy, rounded, looping, monoline, slanted.
A lively cursive script with a consistent, low-contrast stroke and a forward slant. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with rounded terminals and smooth, brush-like curves that keep the rhythm flowing. Connections appear frequently in lowercase, while capitals read as simplified, looped initials that sit comfortably with the rest of the texture. Numerals echo the same handwritten motion, with open curves and soft joins that maintain an even color in text.
Well-suited for branding accents, packaging labels, and social media graphics where an energetic handwritten voice is desired. It also works nicely for invitations, quotes, and poster headlines, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the looping details and cursive flow can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick, confident handwriting with a touch of bounce. It feels approachable and upbeat rather than formal, bringing a human, handmade warmth to short phrases and expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic natural, everyday cursive with clean consistency—capturing quick handwritten momentum while staying controlled enough for repeated use in display text.
Ascenders are prominent and looped in several lowercase forms, and counters tend to be open, which helps the script stay airy despite its compact proportions. The stroke endings are softly tapered or rounded, reinforcing the brush-pen feel and keeping transitions smooth across letters.