Cursive Uhnal 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, packaging, posters, social media, expressive, lively, casual, playful, energetic, handmade feel, expressive display, signature style, casual warmth, brushy, slanted, looping, fluid, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with tapered entries and exits, noticeable thick–thin modulation, and a slightly irregular baseline rhythm. Strokes move quickly with rounded turns, occasional sharp hooks, and open counters; capitals are larger and more flamboyant, often starting with long lead-in strokes. Lowercase forms are compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and the overall letterfit is tight, creating a fast, continuous flow across words. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simplified, single-stroke construction and a consistent forward momentum.
Well-suited to short, attention-grabbing lines such as logos, headlines, product packaging, invitations, and social graphics where a handwritten accent is desired. It performs best at display sizes, where the stroke contrast, loops, and rhythmic slant can be appreciated without crowding.
The font reads as spontaneous and personable, like confident note-taking or a quick signature. Its energetic slant and brushy modulation give it an upbeat, modern handmade feel, while the looping forms add warmth and approachability.
Designed to capture the feel of a quick, brush-written script that balances flair with readability. The emphasis appears to be on expressive word shapes, dynamic stroke endings, and a natural handwritten cadence for contemporary display use.
Connections between letters are implied more than strictly cursive, so word shapes stay legible even when the stroke flow varies. Some characters show intentional idiosyncrasies (notably in capitals and looped letters), reinforcing a handcrafted tone rather than a mechanical uniformity.