Cursive Nibuh 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, social posts, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, handwritten feel, natural flow, personal tone, expressive caps, brushy, organic, bouncy, looping, open.
A casual cursive hand with brush-like stroke modulation and a forward-leaning rhythm. Letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow overall proportions, rounded joins, and frequent looped constructions in both caps and lowercase. Strokes show lightly tapered starts and finishes, creating a pen-and-ink feel, while counters stay fairly open for readability. Spacing and widths vary organically from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a natural handwritten cadence rather than strict typographic regularity.
Well-suited to branding accents, packaging, and short display copy where a human, handmade voice is desired. It works especially well for quotes, greetings, invitations, and social media graphics, and can also serve as a secondary script paired with a clean sans for contrast.
The font reads as friendly and personable, with an upbeat, conversational tone. Its fluid curves and lively entry/exit strokes suggest quick note-taking or a confident signature, making it feel informal, warm, and approachable.
The design appears intended to capture a natural, everyday cursive style with enough consistency to set longer phrases while preserving the spontaneity of real handwriting. It prioritizes expressiveness and flow over rigid uniformity, aiming for a personable, handcrafted look.
Capital forms are expressive and slightly oversized, helping lead lines in short phrases and titles. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, rounded shapes that blend comfortably alongside the letters.