Cursive Mafu 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, personal, lively, romantic, vintage, handwritten realism, signature style, friendly tone, expressive caps, brushy, looping, slanted, airy, fluid.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth connected strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms show a rhythmic, forward motion with looping ascenders and occasional swashy entry/exit strokes, creating an airy, handwritten texture. Strokes vary subtly in thickness, with rounded joins and soft curves that keep the texture continuous, while capitals are larger and more expressive than the lowercase. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with simplified forms and a hand-drawn, slightly irregular cadence.
Well-suited to branding elements that benefit from a personal touch—logos, product packaging, and café or boutique signage. It also works nicely for posters, headlines, quotes, and social media graphics where expressive cursive is desired, and can add warmth to invitations and greeting-style materials.
The font reads as friendly and personal, like quick signature writing or casual note-taking with a marker pen. Its flowing cursive and looping shapes add a touch of romance and nostalgia while staying informal rather than formal calligraphy.
Designed to capture the look of natural cursive written with a brush or marker, emphasizing speed, flow, and expressive capitals. The intent appears to be a versatile, personable script that feels human and spontaneous while remaining visually consistent across an alphabet and numerals.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, helping with emphasis in short phrases, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, connected rhythm. The overall spacing feels compact and streamlined, supporting a fast, handwritten feel in continuous text, with best clarity when given a bit of size or breathing room.