Cursive Maho 5 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, social media, elegant, airy, romantic, expressive, refined, handwritten elegance, signature look, expressive display, stylish flourish, calligraphic, brushlike, swashy, flowing, delicate.
A slanted, calligraphic script with brushlike stroke behavior and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and tall with a very short x-height, long ascenders/descenders, and frequent entry/exit strokes that create a continuous, flowing rhythm in words. Terminals are tapered and often flick outward into swashes, while curves stay smooth and open, giving the forms a light, quick handwritten feel. Numerals follow the same angled, looping logic, with simple, slender silhouettes and occasional flourish.
Well-suited to short, prominent text such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, beauty/fashion packaging, and expressive headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or social posts where a personal, handwritten signature style is desired, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone feels graceful and romantic, balancing refinement with an informal handwritten energy. Its brisk slant and sharp tapering convey motion and confidence, while the soft curves and occasional swashes add a stylish, personal touch.
Likely designed to emulate quick, elegant brush handwriting with a fashionable slant and selective swash detailing. The emphasis appears to be on fluid word shapes and a polished, expressive presence rather than strict uniformity or small-size text utility.
Spacing appears lively rather than rigid: some letters connect naturally while others separate with extended lead-in/lead-out strokes, producing a varied texture across lines. The contrast and tapered joins make the design most visually distinctive at display sizes where the hairline strokes and flourished terminals remain clear.