Cursive Mawi 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social, quotes, casual, expressive, brushy, lively, friendly, handmade feel, modern brush, casual lettering, display impact, human warmth, textured, organic, loose, calligraphic, bouncy.
This cursive handwritten style is built from brisk, brush-like strokes with visible modulation and slightly ragged edges that suggest a dry-brush texture. Letterforms lean forward with a quick rhythm, mixing narrow, upright stems with broader, swelling curves and occasional tapered terminals. Connections are intermittent rather than fully continuous, giving words a handwritten flow while keeping individual letters clearly articulated. Ascenders are tall and prominent, descenders are smooth and rounded, and overall spacing feels naturally uneven in a controlled, human way.
It works best for short to medium text where personality is the priority—brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, social graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. The strong stroke contrast and textured brush feel help it stand out at display sizes, while the clear letter separation supports readable word shapes in casual copy.
The tone reads informal and personable, with a spontaneous, handwritten energy. Its lively slant, textured stroke endings, and buoyant curves convey warmth and approachability while still feeling confident and punchy in headlines.
The design appears intended to emulate quick modern brush lettering: energetic, slanted, and human, with just enough structure to remain legible while retaining an expressive, hand-rendered character.
Uppercase forms are simplified and gestural, with several letters showing dramatic entry strokes and brushy thick–thin transitions. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded turns and slightly varied widths that keep the set cohesive in mixed text.