Cursive Ranuf 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social posts, packaging, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, lively, handmade, personal tone, expressive display, signature feel, handwritten charm, brushy, looping, bouncy, rounded, flourished.
A flowing cursive script with a brush-pen feel, combining smooth curves with crisp, tapered terminals and occasional sharp joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thicker downstrokes and lighter hairlines, and a consistent rightward slant that keeps the rhythm moving. Letterforms are compact and narrow overall, with rounded bowls, frequent entry/exit strokes, and gentle loops on ascenders and capitals; spacing is relatively tight, producing an even, continuous texture in words. Numerals and capitals echo the same calligraphic contrast and swashy tendencies, staying legible while keeping the handwritten character.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, social media graphics, packaging labels, and pull quotes where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for headings and subheads in lifestyle branding, especially when paired with a quieter sans or serif for body text.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—informal and approachable, with a lively bounce that feels conversational. Its brushy contrast and looping forms add a touch of charm and spontaneity, making it feel more expressive than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting—balancing legibility with expressive contrast and gentle flourishes. It aims to deliver a warm, personal signature-like look that remains consistent across longer lines of text.
Capitals lean toward decorative, single-stroke constructions with prominent curves and occasional extended cross-strokes, which can become a focal point in short phrases. The overall word image is smooth and cohesive, while individual letters retain small irregularities that reinforce the hand-drawn impression.