Cursive Ulhu 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, social media, energetic, confident, playful, retro, handmade, expressiveness, impact, hand-lettered feel, informal emphasis, vintage flair, brushy, slanted, connected, swashy, textured.
A slanted brush-script with assertive, tapered strokes and clear thick–thin modulation that mimics a flexible marker or loaded brush. Letterforms show rounded turns, occasional swelling at curves, and pointed terminals that create brisk, forward motion. Connections are frequent but not rigidly continuous, with variable letter widths and lively rhythm; capitals introduce broad, swooping entries and exits that read as display-oriented. Counters are compact and the texture is dense, producing strong color and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn edge.
Best suited to short-form display settings such as posters, logos, labels, and packaging where the brush texture and motion can read clearly. It also works well for quotes, event promotions, and social graphics that benefit from a confident handwritten accent.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a casual, expressive feel that suggests quick hand lettering rather than formal calligraphy. Its energetic slant and brushy contrast give it a sporty, vintage-leaning personality suitable for attention-grabbing headlines and personal, friendly messaging.
Designed to capture the immediacy of brush lettering with a consistent, repeatable alphabet—prioritizing movement, contrast, and expressive capitals for standout typographic voice.
Numerals and capitals are notably gestural and weighty, helping the style hold up at larger sizes. At smaller sizes the dense strokes and tight inner spaces may reduce clarity, especially in closely spaced text.