Cursive Tebed 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, energetic, handmade, handmade feel, expressive display, casual branding, signage style, brushy, rounded, looped, bouncy, expressive.
A lively brush-script with thick, rounded strokes and subtly modulated pressure that gives forms a painted, marker-like feel. Letter shapes lean forward with quick, confident curves, and terminals often taper or flick to a soft point. The rhythm is bouncy and irregular in a controlled way, with variable character widths and compact lowercase proportions that keep words dense while still fluid. Counters stay open and simplified, and many joins suggest continuous pen movement even when letters are not strictly connected.
Well-suited for short, expressive text such as logos, product packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social media graphics. It performs best at headline and display sizes where the brush texture and looping forms can breathe; for longer passages, it works more effectively as an accent font paired with a simpler text face.
The tone is warm and informal, like fast handwritten signage or a personal note made with a brush pen. It reads as upbeat and approachable, with a slightly cheeky personality driven by swooping ascenders, looping capitals, and springy baseline movement.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting in a consistent, repeatable type system—prioritizing personality, speed, and a natural handwritten flow while keeping letterforms recognizable for punchy display settings.
Capitals are especially gestural and attention-grabbing, with large entry strokes and occasional looped details that add flair. Numerals are sturdy and rounded, matching the brush texture and maintaining legibility at display sizes. Overall spacing feels tight and momentum-driven, favoring energetic word shapes over rigid alignment.