Cursive Puko 5 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, packaging, greeting cards, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, airy, personal, handwritten warmth, casual elegance, quick expression, modern script, brushy, looping, fluid, bouncy, monoline-leaning.
A lively, slanted script with a smooth, hand-drawn rhythm and rounded stroke endings. Letterforms favor open bowls and generous loops, with long ascenders and descenders that create a tall overall profile. Strokes read as brush-pen inspired, with gentle pressure changes and occasional tapering at entry/exit points, keeping the texture light and quick. Spacing is relaxed and the letter widths vary noticeably, contributing to an organic baseline flow and a natural, written feel in words and sentences.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a human touch is desired, such as social posts, lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, greeting cards, casual invitations, and pull quotes. It also works effectively for headers or highlighted phrases when paired with a clean sans serif for supporting text.
The tone is approachable and upbeat, like an informal note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its looping forms and soft terminals give it a warm, personable character that feels modern and friendly rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the ease of everyday handwriting with a brush-pen flavor—prioritizing fluency, charm, and a natural written cadence over rigid consistency. The tall proportions and looping capitals suggest an emphasis on expressive word shapes that feel personal and contemporary.
Uppercase shapes include several generous, loop-driven capitals that can become prominent in mixed-case settings, while the lowercase maintains a consistent cursive cadence. Numerals are simple and handwritten in spirit, matching the script’s light texture and slanted posture.