Cursive Ihna 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, retro, confident, handwritten feel, display impact, warmth, expressive caps, fast script, brushy, rounded, looping, connected, smooth.
A bold, brush-like script with rounded terminals and a smooth, continuous stroke flow. Letterforms lean noticeably and connect fluidly in running text, with rhythmic joins and occasional looped entries and exits. Capitals are large and expressive with simplified, open counters, while lowercase forms stay compact and bouncy, creating a lively baseline movement. Strokes appear monolinear at a glance with slight natural swelling typical of marker or brush writing, and spacing is tuned for cohesive word shapes rather than rigid, even sidebearings.
Well-suited for short to medium headline settings where a friendly, hand-lettered voice is desired, such as logos, branding lockups, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics. It performs best at display sizes where the bold stroke and cursive connections can be appreciated without crowding.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with an informal handwritten character that feels approachable and energetic. Its brisk slant and bold presence give it a confident, slightly nostalgic tone reminiscent of casual signage and hand-lettered headlines.
Designed to emulate quick, confident cursive written with a brush pen or marker, prioritizing a bold, flowing texture and expressive capitals. The overall construction aims for an informal, personable look that delivers strong display impact while keeping a natural handwritten rhythm.
Numerals match the handwritten logic with rounded forms and a consistent forward motion, maintaining the same bold texture as the letters. In longer sample lines, the connected structure favors smooth word silhouettes, with occasional tighter joins that add to the authentic hand-drawn feel.