Cursive Menug 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, headlines, social media, packaging, energetic, casual, confident, sporty, expressive, brush lettering, dynamic impact, informal tone, signature feel, brushy, slanted, looping, compact, gestural.
A fast, brush-pen script with a strong rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and rounded with subtly tapered entries and exits, creating a lively, painted rhythm rather than a perfectly even line. Letterforms show simplified joins and occasional open connections, with tight counters and a generally condensed footprint that keeps words dense and punchy. Ascenders are prominent and curved, while lowercase bodies stay relatively small, reinforcing a brisk, handwritten cadence.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where the expressive brush texture can be appreciated—posters, hero headlines, social posts, packaging callouts, and logo-like wordmarks. It also works well for emphasis lines or promotional bursts, especially where a dynamic, handwritten feel is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a confident, forward motion typical of quick marker signatures and display handwriting. Its bold, brushy texture reads as friendly and energetic, leaning sporty and contemporary rather than delicate or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a compact, forward-leaning stance. Its forms prioritize motion and visual impact over strict regularity, aiming for an approachable, contemporary handwritten voice in display typography.
The texture is intentionally irregular, with small changes in stroke width and curvature that add authenticity and momentum. Numerals share the same slanted, brush-drawn feel and integrate smoothly alongside letters, supporting consistent display styling across mixed text.