Cursive Mafy 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, headlines, quotes, elegant, romantic, personal, classic, lively, handwritten feel, elegant display, expressive branding, calligraphic flair, calligraphic, brushlike, swashy, looped, flowing.
A slanted, calligraphic script with brushlike modulation and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Strokes taper into sharp entry and exit terminals, with frequent looped joins and soft, rounded bowls that keep the rhythm continuous. Capitals are more elaborate and slightly swashy, while the lowercase stays compact with a small x-height and quick, flicking ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing rounded forms with angled, stroke-led construction for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and expressive logotypes where an elegant handwritten feel is desired. It also works for short headlines, pull quotes, and packaging accents, especially at larger sizes where the contrast, loops, and terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels graceful and personable, balancing polish with an informal handwritten warmth. Its energetic curves and crisp tapering give it a romantic, classic flavor that reads as expressive rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush-pen lettering with a refined contrast profile, offering an expressive script that can add personality and sophistication to display typography.
Letterforms show noticeable variation in stroke length and curvature that mimics natural pen movement, with occasional extended cross-strokes and entry swashes that add flourish. Spacing appears moderately tight, emphasizing a connected flow and making the font feel best when allowed a bit of breathing room in line spacing.