Cursive Uhlus 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten realism, expressive display, signature style, casual charm, brushy, looping, slanted, fluid, bouncy.
A flowing, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and visibly tapered terminals that suggest pressure-based strokes. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded bowls and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage joining, while spacing remains a touch irregular for a natural handwritten rhythm. Capitals are larger and more gestural, mixing simple loops and curved swashes; lowercase forms stay compact with narrow counters and a notably small x-height relative to ascenders. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with soft curves, angled stress, and occasional extended strokes.
This font fits short, expressive text where a handwritten presence is desirable—logos and brand accents, packaging callouts, social posts, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It performs especially well at display sizes in headlines or highlights, where the brush contrast and looping forms can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick but confident handwriting made with a flexible marker. Its lively rhythm and brushy contrast give it a warm, approachable character suited to expressive, human-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, natural brush handwriting while staying cohesive across the set, balancing legibility with a spontaneous, signature-like flair for contemporary casual design.
Several letters show calligraphic simplifications (open forms and abbreviated joins) that keep the texture energetic rather than formally constructed. The irregular baseline bounce and varying stroke endings add charm, but also make the face read best when allowed some breathing room.