Cursive Arbud 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, quotes, social posts, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, handmade, handwritten charm, expressive display, casual voice, decorative caps, brushy, looping, bouncy, monoline-like, quirky.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing tapered strokes, occasional sharp terminals, and noticeable contrast between thick downstrokes and finer connecting strokes. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with rounded bowls and frequent loops in ascenders and capitals. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm; joins are sometimes connected in running text while other letters break into separate strokes. Overall proportions feel tall and narrow, with small lowercase bodies and prominent ascenders/descenders that add bounce and movement.
Works best for short to medium text where a warm, handmade voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, product packaging, social media graphics, pull quotes, and casual headlines. It can also add character to labels and small brand accents when paired with a simpler companion typeface.
The font reads as personable and informal, like quick, confident marker lettering. Its springy curves and looping shapes give it a lighthearted, crafty tone suited to cheerful messaging rather than strict formality.
Designed to mimic natural cursive handwriting with a brushy, high-energy stroke and expressive capitals, prioritizing personality and rhythm over rigid uniformity. The intent appears to be an approachable display script that stays legible while retaining a spontaneous, hand-lettered charm.
Capitals are especially decorative, with flourished entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like curls that can become focal points in a word. The numeral set follows the same hand-drawn logic, mixing open curves and brisk terminals for a cohesive, casual texture.