Cursive Degot 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, social media, packaging, quotes, invitations, casual, expressive, personal, modern, airy, handwritten feel, signature style, casual elegance, expressive titles, monoline, loose, slanted, looping, tall ascenders.
A loose, handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and a mostly monoline stroke that occasionally thickens on curves. The letterforms are tall and narrow with generous vertical reach, giving the capitals and ascenders a prominent, elongated presence. Curves are open and rounded, with frequent looped entries and exits, and terminals often finish in tapered, brushlike flicks. Spacing and letter widths vary naturally, creating an organic rhythm rather than strict repetition.
This font works well for short, expressive copy such as logos, boutique branding, packaging accents, social graphics, and quote-style headlines. It’s particularly effective where a human, informal tone is desired and where larger sizes can showcase its sweeping capitals and lively connections.
The overall tone feels casual and personable, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes or signatures. Its lively slant and long, sweeping strokes convey energy and spontaneity, while the clean, uncluttered forms keep it contemporary and approachable.
The design appears intended to capture fast, stylish handwriting with a signature-like flair—prioritizing natural movement, elongated proportions, and expressive stroke endings over strict uniformity.
Capitals are especially gestural and sometimes resemble signature-style initials, standing taller than the lowercase with prominent loops and long strokes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, slightly calligraphic shapes and smooth curves that match the script’s flow.