Cursive Mebuf 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, posters, packaging, social media, headlines, energetic, friendly, playful, casual, confident, brush lettering, casual branding, display impact, handmade feel, brushy, rounded, smooth, bouncy, expressive.
A lively brush-script with a forward slant and compact proportions, built from smooth, pressure-driven strokes that taper into pointed terminals. Letterforms are rounded and slightly condensed, with a bouncing baseline and tight inner counters that keep the texture dense and dark. Connections are frequent in lowercase, while capitals read as bold, standalone gestures with simplified shapes and minimal ornament. Numerals follow the same hand-painted rhythm, with curved joins and angled entries that maintain the brisk, handwritten flow.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as logos, headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a bold handwritten feel is desirable. It also works well for quotes, invitations, and informal branding, especially when set at larger sizes where the tight counters and dense texture can breathe.
The font feels upbeat and approachable, like quick marker lettering used for emphasis. Its rhythm is animated and conversational, projecting an informal, personable tone with a hint of sporty swagger. The heavy, brushy texture adds confidence and immediacy, making the voice feel energetic rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast, confident brush lettering—prioritizing momentum, legibility at display sizes, and an expressive handwritten personality. It aims to deliver a cohesive, energetic script texture that reads clearly while still feeling drawn by hand.
Stroke endings often finish with sharp flicks and slight hooks, reinforcing a calligraphic, brush-pen impression. Spacing appears intentionally tight, producing a cohesive word image in longer lines, while the strong slant helps maintain motion across the line.