Cursive Tenir 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, playful, handwritten warmth, informal charm, quick signature, friendly emphasis, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, organic.
This font presents a lively connected script with a brush-pen feel. Strokes are smooth and rounded with gently tapered terminals, creating a clear sense of direction and speed. Letterforms lean consistently and join with flowing entry and exit strokes, while bowls and loops stay open enough to keep words readable. Capitals are compact and simplified rather than ornate, and numerals follow the same soft, handwritten rhythm with curved, slightly swashy forms.
It works well for short to medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—brand signatures, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, social posts, and quote graphics. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a neutral sans for headings or emphasis, especially where a casual, personal touch is needed.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick but confident handwriting. Its buoyant rhythm and soft curves give it an informal, upbeat character suited to conversational messaging rather than formal voice.
The design appears intended to emulate an easygoing brush script that feels human and spontaneous while staying consistent enough for repeated use. It balances fluid connections and rounded shapes to convey warmth and approachability in display settings.
Spacing and joins create a continuous line in text, with occasional subtle stroke swelling that adds a natural, hand-drawn texture. Descenders and ascenders are prominent, contributing to a dynamic silhouette across lines of copy.