Cursive Vivy 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, posters, casual, personal, lively, friendly, handmade, handwritten realism, casual tone, expressive display, signature feel, brushy, textured, looping, slanted, monoline-ish.
A slanted, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and subtly uneven stroke edges. Letterforms are compact with lively modulation and frequent joins, producing an organic rhythm that alternates between tighter, upright strokes and longer, sweeping exit/entry strokes. Uppercase forms are simplified and slightly angular, while lowercase letters lean more fluid with occasional loops and soft terminals. Spacing is somewhat irregular in a natural way, and numerals follow the same quick, handwritten construction.
This font works well for branding accents, packaging labels, invitations, and quote graphics where a personal, handwritten tone is desired. It is especially effective in headings, short paragraphs, and callouts where the brush texture and cursive flow can be appreciated without requiring strict uniformity.
The overall tone is informal and conversational, like quick note-taking or a casual signature. Its energetic slant and brushy texture add warmth and spontaneity, giving text a human, approachable presence rather than a polished, corporate finish.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting—prioritizing natural movement, connected strokes, and expressive terminals over geometric regularity. It aims to deliver a personable, authentic look for display-oriented typography.
The sample text shows strong word-shape continuity from frequent connections, but with enough variation in stroke and joins to keep the texture lively. Capitals stand out clearly at the start of words, while the lowercase maintains a consistent cursive flow suited to short phrases and display lines.