Cursive Tokaf 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, posters, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, human warmth, casual emphasis, handmade feel, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, looping, slanted, monoline-ish.
A brisk, handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and brush-pen construction. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation with rounded terminals and soft joins, creating a smooth, continuous rhythm across words. Letterforms are narrow and upright in posture despite the slant, with compact counters and simplified shapes that favor speed and legibility over calligraphic detail. Ascenders are tall and prominent while the lowercase body remains relatively small, and the overall spacing stays even without looking mechanically uniform.
Works well for short-to-medium display copy that benefits from an authentic handwritten feel: boutique branding, packaging labels, café menus, invitations and greeting cards, posters, and social media graphics. It also suits pull quotes and informal headlines where a friendly, human tone is desired.
The font reads as informal and personable, like quick marker lettering on a note or label. Its flowing movement and rounded forms give it a warm, approachable tone, while the energetic slant adds momentum and a slightly playful attitude.
Likely designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush handwriting—smooth, readable, and energetic—so designers can add a personal, crafted voice to modern layouts without heavy ornamentation.
Capitals are expressive but not overly ornate, helping headings feel handwritten without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same brush rhythm and slant, keeping mixed text (dates, prices, short codes) visually consistent.