Cursive Buley 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, posters, friendly, casual, lively, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, casual warmth, brush realism, headline voice, approachability, brushy, looping, rounded, slanted, smooth.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with smooth, continuous strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms show a lively baseline with gentle bounce, rounded bowls, and occasional looped ascenders/descenders that keep the texture fluid without becoming overly ornate. Stroke joins are clean and mostly monoline in feel, with subtle thick–thin modulation suggesting pressure from a marker or brush. Capitals are simplified and open, designed to start words with quick, confident gestures rather than formal swashes.
This font suits brand marks and supporting wordmarks that want a friendly handwritten voice, as well as packaging, café-style menus, and social media graphics. It also works well for short headlines, pull quotes, invitations, and poster text where a personal, informal tone is preferred over strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick handwritten notes or casual signage. Its energetic rhythm and slightly bouncy movement read as upbeat and conversational, lending a human, crafted feel that stays easygoing rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic natural, fast brush handwriting while maintaining a consistent rhythm for set text. It prioritizes a cheerful, contemporary script look with practical readability, using simplified capitals and controlled looping to keep the voice expressive but not overly decorative.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and breathable for a script, helping words stay readable even with connecting tendencies. The numerals match the handwritten flavor, with rounded forms and simple constructions that feel consistent alongside the lowercase.