Cursive Tobum 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten realism, approachable tone, expressive display, casual elegance, brushy, slanted, rounded, fluid, expressive.
A lively, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and compact, slightly condensed proportions. Strokes show rounded joins and tapered terminals, with moderate contrast that suggests pressure changes from a marker or brush. Letterforms lean toward simple, readable constructions rather than ornate loops, and the rhythm alternates between tighter counters and more open curves, giving the line a natural handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same stroke logic, with soft curves and open, airy shapes that keep them legible alongside the letters.
This style works well for short-to-medium display settings where an approachable handwritten voice is desirable—brand wordmarks, product packaging, café menus, posters, and social graphics. It can also suit invitations and greeting-style headlines where a relaxed, personal tone is more important than strict formality.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick yet confident handwriting on a note or menu. Its energetic slant and brushy finishing strokes add warmth and spontaneity without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of quick brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable font, balancing expressive strokes with straightforward letter shapes for readability. It aims to provide an energetic script voice that stands out in headings while still holding together in multi-line set text.
Capitals are bold and gestural, often starting with slightly heavier entry strokes that create a signature-like presence at the beginning of words. Spacing appears comfortable for continuous text, while the natural variation in stroke endings helps maintain an organic, handwritten texture across longer passages.