Cursive Vabo 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, casual, energetic, expressive, friendly, playful, handmade feel, brush lettering, display script, expressive titles, casual voice, brushy, looping, slanted, textured, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes look pressure-driven, with tapered entries and exits, occasional dry-brush texture, and slightly rough edges that keep the linework human. Letterforms are compact with small counters and a notably small x-height relative to the tall ascenders, while capitals are large and gestural with broad curves and looping joins. Spacing is irregular in a natural way, and widths vary from narrow, quick strokes to wider, sweeping forms, creating a rhythmic, bouncy line.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, logos, packaging callouts, posters, and invitation wording where its brushy movement can carry the message. It also works well for quotes, menu headings, and social graphics, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting copy.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, like quick marker or brush lettering used for personal notes, menus, or social posts. Its energetic motion and textured strokes suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than formality or restraint.
Designed to capture the look of fast, confident brush lettering with clear contrast and a slightly textured stroke, balancing readability with an intentionally hand-made feel. The large, showy capitals and compact lowercase suggest a display-first script intended to add personality and motion to titles and key phrases.
The font’s contrast and texture become most visible at larger sizes, where the brush tapering and ink breaks read as intentional character. At smaller sizes, the tight x-height and lively terminals may benefit from generous tracking and line spacing to keep words from feeling crowded.