Cursive Anlod 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, invitations, packaging, quotes, social graphics, elegant, playful, airy, expressive, romantic, handwritten charm, calligraphic flair, decorative caps, light elegance, looping, tapered, monoline feel, bouncy, tall ascenders.
A slender, cursive script with tall, looping ascenders and descenders and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes show sharp, brush-like tapers with noticeable thick–thin modulation, producing crisp entry/exit terminals and occasional hairline joins. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with generous interior counters and a lively baseline bounce. Uppercase forms are more ornamental and flourishy, while lowercase stays compact with simplified joins and compact bowls; overall spacing feels open despite the narrow forms due to the light, tapered endings.
Works best for short to medium display copy such as logos, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, packaging accents, and pull quotes. It can also serve headings or signature-style sign-offs where its tall loops and tapered strokes can be given room to breathe.
The tone is graceful and upbeat, balancing a refined calligraphic feel with casual handwritten energy. Its looping capitals and quick, tapered strokes read as personal and expressive, suited to romantic or celebratory messaging without feeling overly formal.
Designed to emulate quick, stylish pen lettering with calligraphic contrast and decorative capitals, prioritizing personality and flow over rigid uniformity. The intent appears to be a versatile modern script that feels light, elegant, and handwritten for expressive display use.
Numerals follow the same slim, flowing construction, with single-stroke impressions and curved terminals that keep them consistent with the letters. The sample text shows good rhythm in mixed-case words, though the narrow proportions and short lowercase body make small sizes feel more delicate than sturdy.