Cursive Ihku 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, headlines, invitations, casual, friendly, expressive, energetic, approachable, handwritten feel, casual branding, lively display, personal tone, brushy, slanted, rounded, fluid, informal.
A lively cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, brush-like strokes. Letterforms are built from rounded, flowing shapes with tapered terminals and occasional swelling at curves, creating an organic handwritten rhythm. Spacing is moderately open for a script, with many letters remaining unconnected in the all-caps set and more flowing joins appearing in lowercase; overall texture stays even thanks to steady stroke thickness and clean curves. Ascenders are prominent and looped in places, while the lowercase body sits relatively compact, giving the line a nimble, quick-written feel.
It suits short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—logos, boutique packaging, café or lifestyle branding, social posts, and promotional headlines. It can also work for casual invitations or greeting-style designs, especially when paired with a quiet sans or serif for supporting copy.
The font reads as personable and spontaneous, like confident handwriting made for everyday communication. Its brisk slant and curving strokes add a sense of motion and warmth, making the tone feel upbeat and human rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to deliver a polished but natural handwritten look: energetic strokes, smooth curves, and a consistent slant that feels personal while remaining readable in display settings.
Capitals are bold and gestural, functioning well as initial letters, while the lowercase maintains legibility through clear counters and distinct silhouettes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly angled forms that match the script’s pace and curvature.