Cursive Daben 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, packaging, headlines, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, approachable, lively, handwritten warmth, casual branding, human touch, expressive display, brushy, monoline-ish, rounded, loopy, bouncy.
A casual handwritten script with a rightward slant and a lively, brush-pen rhythm. Strokes are smooth and slightly irregular, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered starts/finishes that suggest quick, confident writing. Letterforms are tall and slender, with open counters and gently looped shapes; capitals are simplified and airy rather than formal or ornate. Spacing feels natural and handwritten, with a subtle bounce along the baseline and clear separation that keeps the texture light.
Well suited to short, expressive copy such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, social graphics, and lifestyle branding. It can also work for packaging callouts and casual signage where a human, hand-drawn feel is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, like a neat marker note or a friendly card inscription. Its informal flow and soft curves give it a warm, conversational tone, leaning more playful than polished.
Likely designed to capture the look of quick, neat handwriting with a brush-pen feel—prioritizing warmth and immediacy over strict typographic regularity. The tall, slender forms and gentle baseline bounce aim to create an energetic, friendly texture that stands out in display settings.
The sample text shows good readability at display sizes, where the tall proportions and open shapes help maintain clarity. Numerals match the handwritten character and keep the same rounded, lightly brushed stroke behavior, supporting consistent tone in mixed text.