Cursive Telog 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, casual, friendly, playful, personal, crafty, handmade feel, approachability, expressive display, fast lettering, brushy, looping, rounded, bouncy, organic.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, built from rounded strokes and gently flared terminals. Letterforms lean forward and alternate between connected and loosely separated joins, creating an uneven, conversational rhythm. Curves dominate, with generous bowls, occasional loops on ascenders/descenders, and soft, simplified geometry that prioritizes flow over strict consistency. Stroke widths vary subtly, suggesting natural pressure changes without sharp contrast, and spacing is slightly irregular in a way that reads intentional and hand-made.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where the handwritten character can be appreciated—logos, product labels, café or boutique branding, greeting cards, invitations, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body copy.
The tone is warm and informal, like quick lettering for notes, packaging, or social posts. Its bouncy baseline and soft curves give it an approachable, upbeat personality, while the forward slant adds energy and motion.
Designed to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting with an easy flow and personable irregularities, aiming for an authentic hand-lettered look that feels contemporary and approachable rather than formal.
Capitals are tall and prominent, functioning as expressive entry strokes rather than formal calligraphic constructions. Several characters show distinctive handwritten quirks (looped descenders, open counters, and simplified joins), which enhances charm but can increase ambiguity at smaller sizes or in dense settings.