Cursive Degur 5 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, invites, friendly, casual, personal, lively, approachable, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, signature style, brushy, looped, slanted, airy, springy.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show gentle tapering at entry and exit points, with smooth curves and occasional angular turns that keep the rhythm energetic. Letterforms are mostly connected in running text, with open counters and elongated ascenders/descenders that create a light, airy texture. Spacing is somewhat fluid, and the numerals and capitals keep the same informal, hand-drawn logic as the lowercase.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy where a personal, handcrafted tone is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, product packaging accents, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings or signature-style branding when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick, confident handwriting in a greeting card or note. Its flowing loops and upbeat stroke rhythm give it a cheerful, human presence without feeling overly formal or ornate.
Designed to mimic natural, everyday cursive writing with a brushy stroke and smooth connectivity, prioritizing a personable voice and quick handwritten energy over strict calligraphic formality.
Capitals are tall and expressive, often starting with a prominent lead-in stroke, while lowercase forms maintain a steady baseline with occasional bounce. The font’s texture stays legible at display sizes, but the delicate joins and tapered terminals suggest it will look best when given a bit of breathing room.