Cursive Undig 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, packaging, posters, invites, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, crafty, handwritten feel, signature style, casual display, quick lettering, brushy, gestural, slanted, looping, bouncy.
A brisk, handwritten script with a pronounced right slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show gentle modulation, with slightly tapered terminals and occasional thicker downstrokes that suggest pressure variation. Letterforms are narrow and tall with compact lowercase proportions, a small x-height, and long ascenders/descenders; spacing is tight but readable, and the rhythm is quick and slightly bouncy. Connections are suggested in the flow of the forms, while many letters remain discretely drawn, keeping the texture open rather than fully continuous.
Works best for short-to-medium display text such as social posts, invitations, greeting cards, packaging labels, café menus, and promotional headlines where a personal, handwritten tone is desired. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and energetic, like quick marker lettering used for notes, labels, or social captions. Its motion and slight irregularities read as approachable and human, balancing neatness with spontaneity.
Likely designed to emulate fast, natural brush handwriting for expressive display typography that feels personal and contemporary. The narrow, slanted forms and pressure-like modulation aim to deliver a confident, signature-style voice without looking overly formal.
Capitals are expressive and elongated, giving headlines a strong hand-drawn presence, while numerals follow the same slanted, pen-written logic for a consistent texture. The style favors display sizes, where the tapered joins and small counters remain clear.