Script Sibuw 5 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, logotypes, greeting cards, elegant, romantic, vintage, refined, whimsical, formal script, calligraphic feel, signature style, decorative caps, invitation tone, looping, swashy, calligraphic, flowing, delicate.
A formal, handwritten script with a steady rightward slant and a calligraphic, pointed-pen feel. Strokes move between hairline entry/exit strokes and thicker downstrokes, with smooth, continuous curves and frequent looped terminals. Letterforms are compact and upright in rhythm, with narrow proportions, tall ascenders/descenders, and a distinctly small lowercase body relative to capitals. Connections are fluid in text, while many capitals feature pronounced swashes and open counters that keep the texture airy despite the contrast.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display settings where its swashes and contrast can be appreciated, such as wedding suites, event materials, boutique branding, packaging accents, and editorial headlines. It works especially well for names, titles, and quotes, and can add a refined handwritten touch when paired with a simple serif or sans for body copy.
The overall tone is graceful and classic, leaning toward romantic, invitation-style sophistication. Its looping terminals and lively stroke modulation add a touch of charm and playfulness without becoming overly ornate, giving it a polished but personable presence.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, formal cursive handwriting with a calligraphic pen influence, balancing flourish with readability. It prioritizes elegant word shapes and expressive capitals to create a distinctive, premium signature-like voice for display typography.
Capitals are notably more decorative than lowercase, with extended entry strokes and occasional flourish-like forms that can draw attention at the start of words. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved forms and tapered ends, matching the script’s rhythm and keeping the figure set visually consistent in running text.