Cursive Dabol 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, posters, casual, friendly, playful, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, personal tone, quick brush script, display emphasis, brushy, looping, bouncy, informal, expressive.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and gently slanted construction. Strokes show tapered entry/exit terminals and subtle pressure changes, giving letters a rhythmic, drawn-by-hand texture. Uppercase forms are tall and gestural with occasional flourished loops, while the lowercase is compact with quick, simplified joins and a bouncy baseline. Counters are generally open and the overall spacing is tight, creating an energetic, continuous word shape in text.
Well-suited for short to medium display settings where a personal voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging labels, social media graphics, invitations, and quote-based layouts. It works best at larger sizes where the tapered strokes and lively joins can be appreciated, and where the natural irregularity enhances the message.
The font reads as informal and personable, with a quick note-taking or signature-like character. Its energetic curves and spontaneous stroke endings add a playful, approachable tone that feels modern and human rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn brush lettering—fast, expressive, and slightly unruly—while staying consistent enough for repeated use in headlines and short passages. The goal appears to be a friendly, contemporary script that adds personality and motion to text.
Distinctive capitals and a few looped forms (notably in letters like Q and V in the sample) add display flair, while the simplified lowercase keeps words moving. Numerals match the handwritten character with brisk curves and minimal ornamentation, suitable for casual listings or short numeric snippets.