Cursive Ihja 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, quotes, social media, branding, friendly, casual, lively, approachable, playful, handwritten warmth, signature feel, casual display, friendly branding, expressive headlines, brushy, rounded, fluid, energetic, informal.
A slanted brush-pen script with rounded terminals and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm that preserves a natural handwritten feel. Strokes are smooth and weighty with gentle tapering at turns and endings, and letterforms lean forward with soft curves and open counters. Connections appear selective rather than fully continuous, giving words a flowing texture without looking rigidly monoline. Uppercase forms are simple and legible with modest flourishes, while the numerals match the same brisk, handwritten motion.
Works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, personable voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, café or boutique branding, posters, social media graphics, and quote layouts. It’s especially effective at larger sizes where the brush texture and rhythmic strokes can be appreciated.
The tone is warm and personal, like quick marker notes or a confident signature. Its energetic slant and soft, rounded shapes make it feel welcoming and upbeat rather than formal or ceremonial.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, friendly handwritten look that feels spontaneous yet controlled, bridging the gap between a casual note and a clean display script. The forward slant and rounded brush forms suggest an emphasis on warmth, momentum, and easy readability in expressive headlines.
Spacing reads slightly loose and organic, and the baseline feels subtly bouncy in text, enhancing the hand-drawn character. The overall silhouette is smooth and cohesive, with consistent curvature and a clear brush-like stroke behavior across letters and figures.