Cursive Nimeg 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, posters, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, lively, approachable, handmade feel, casual warmth, expressive script, compact headlines, brushy, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, looping.
A compact, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and a slightly right-leaning, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show gentle, natural modulation with soft joins and occasional tapering, creating an organic texture without looking rough. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with small counters and frequent loops in ascenders/descenders; capitals are simplified and stand upright with a drawn-on feel rather than rigid construction. Spacing is loosely even but intentionally irregular in a way that reinforces the hand-rendered character.
Well-suited for logos and wordmarks that want a friendly handwritten signature feel, as well as packaging, café menus, stickers, and social media graphics. It also works nicely for quotes, invitations, and headers where a personable, crafted tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting personal notes, cheerful headlines, and handmade craft aesthetics. Its bouncy curves and looping forms give it an energetic, conversational voice that feels lighthearted rather than formal.
Designed to capture the look of quick brush lettering in a consistent font, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict regularity. The narrow, looping forms and confident stroke weight aim to keep text compact while still feeling expressive and hand-made.
The font reads best at display and short-text sizes where the brushy stroke behavior and loops can be appreciated; in longer passages the tight counters and compact proportions may start to feel busy. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded shapes and a casual, slightly inconsistent cadence.