Cursive Umrid 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, energetic, friendly, casual, playful, expressive, handmade feel, expressive display, personal tone, brush script look, brushy, slanted, looping, monoline feel, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and an animated, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered entries and exits, giving many letters a brushed, slightly calligraphic feel. Letterforms are narrow and compact with a bouncing baseline and quick, curved joins that suggest continuous pen movement, while counters stay open enough for clarity. Capitals are more gestural and sweeping, with long, arcing cross-strokes and occasional extended terminals that add momentum in word shapes.
Works best for short to medium display copy where a personal, energetic voice is desired—logos, product packaging, café menus, event posters, and social graphics. It also suits headlines and pull quotes, especially when paired with a quieter sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, like quick signage or a personal note written with a brush pen. It reads as confident and energetic, with a touch of retro craft and a friendly, conversational warmth.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, expressive brush handwriting that feels spontaneous yet controlled, prioritizing personality and motion in word shapes. Its narrow build and lively contrast help it stay impactful in display settings while maintaining a casual, hand-made character.
Connectivity varies across letters: some characters link smoothly while others remain loosely separated, which reinforces the natural, handwritten impression. Descenders (notably in g, y, and j) are long and fluid, and rounded forms (o, e, a) keep a soft, approachable character. Numerals follow the same brisk, slanted brush style, staying cohesive with the alphabet.