Cursive Imden 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, invitations, casual, playful, friendly, personal, lively, human warmth, quick note, signature feel, expressive headers, casual charm, monoline, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy.
A relaxed handwritten script with a lightly brushed, monoline feel and rounded terminals. Strokes lean forward with a quick, elastic rhythm, mixing taller ascenders and deep descenders against compact lowercase bodies. Letterforms show frequent loops and open curves, with occasional extended entry/exit strokes that create a gently connected, flowing texture in words. Spacing is airy and the overall silhouette feels tall and slim, with slightly irregular stroke endings that reinforce the hand-drawn character.
Well suited to short display text where personality matters: branding accents, packaging callouts, social media graphics, greeting cards, and quote-style headlines. It can also work for casual invitations or headers when set with generous tracking and plenty of line spacing to preserve its airy handwritten texture.
The font communicates an easygoing, approachable tone—like quick marker notes or a casual signature. Its lively loops and forward motion add energy without feeling overly formal, making it feel personable, optimistic, and conversational.
Designed to emulate fast, confident handwriting with a light brush/pen impression—prioritizing spontaneity, flow, and a friendly human voice over rigid consistency. The overall construction aims for an expressive, signature-like look that remains legible in short phrases and headings.
Uppercase forms are simplified and gestural, reading more like drawn initials than constructed capitals, while lowercase maintains clearer cursive continuity. Numerals are similarly handwritten with smooth curves and minimal ornament, matching the informal rhythm of the letters.