Cursive Dabuw 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, posters, casual, friendly, energetic, modern, personal, handwritten feel, casual voice, expressive display, friendly branding, brushy, looped, slanted, monoline-ish, open counters.
A lively, brush-pen cursive with a consistent rightward slant and slightly compressed proportions. Strokes show subtle pressure variation, with rounded joins, tapered terminals, and occasional thicker downstrokes that give the forms a drawn, inked feel rather than a rigid script. Letterforms are mostly semi-connected in rhythm, with generous curves, open apertures, and smooth, continuous motion; capitals are larger and more gestural, often built from sweeping entry and exit strokes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, angled constructions and soft curves that keep them aligned with the overall script texture.
Works well for short-to-medium display text such as logos, product packaging, social graphics, invitations, and quote-driven layouts where an authentic handwritten voice is desired. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a neutral sans for headings, pull quotes, and promotional lines.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick, confident handwriting done with a felt-tip or brush marker. It reads as upbeat and approachable, suitable for messaging that wants to feel direct and human rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to capture a quick, confident handwritten script with brush-like texture and a smooth cursive rhythm, balancing legibility with expressive movement for contemporary display use.
The overall color on the page is even and readable, but the expressive terminals and looping shapes add visual sparkle—especially in capitals and round letters. Spacing feels naturally handwritten, with slightly varied widths and a flowing baseline movement that reinforces the spontaneous character.