Cursive Delum 5 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotype, invitations, packaging, quotes, elegant, airy, romantic, expressive, casual, signature feel, handwritten warmth, display emphasis, stylish informality, brushy, calligraphic, looping, slanted, delicate.
A flowing cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and a light, brush-pen feel. Strokes show clear pressure modulation, moving from hairline entries to fuller downstrokes with tapered terminals and occasional dry-brush texture. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with long ascenders and descenders that add vertical rhythm, and a generally connected, fast-written construction that keeps the line moving. Capitals are larger and more gestural, featuring open loops and sweeping entry strokes, while numerals follow the same handwritten logic with soft curves and tapered ends.
Well suited to short display settings where a handwritten voice is desired, such as boutique branding, personal logos, invitation suites, beauty and lifestyle packaging, social graphics, and pull quotes. It performs best at larger sizes where the fine hairlines and brush-like transitions can remain clear.
The overall tone is graceful and personable—more like a stylish signature than a formal engraving. It feels upbeat and intimate, with a slightly spontaneous, handwritten charm that reads as modern and friendly rather than rigidly traditional.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident cursive written with a flexible brush or pen, balancing legibility with expressive stroke dynamics. The intent appears to be a signature-like script that adds refinement and warmth to headings and featured text.
Stroke joins are smooth but intentionally irregular in places, reinforcing a natural pen movement. Some letters simplify into single-stroke gestures, which boosts pace and personality, while the generous ascenders/descenders create an elegant, elongated silhouette in words and phrases.