Calligraphic Ursa 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, elegant, dramatic, energetic, confident, vintage, expressiveness, display impact, calligraphic polish, handmade feel, brushy, slanted, tapered, swashy, rounded.
A slanted, brush-like script with assertive, tapered strokes and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation. Forms are generally unconnected, with smooth curves, pointed terminals, and occasional swash-like extensions that create a fast, rhythmic flow. Uppercase letters are expansive and more gestural, while lowercase stays compact with rounded bowls and consistent forward lean; counters are relatively open, supporting clarity at display sizes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, showing angled entry strokes and curved finishes that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, headlines, packaging, and brand marks where the energetic slant and contrast can carry a message. It also works well for invitation-style pieces and short promotional lines, especially when set with generous spacing and paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone feels stylish and performative, combining classic calligraphic cues with a lively, hand-drawn momentum. It reads as expressive and slightly dramatic, suited to statements that want to feel upscale yet personable rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a polished calligraphic voice with the immediacy of brush lettering—prioritizing impact, movement, and a cohesive script rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Stroke endings often finish in sharp, flicked terminals, and many letters show subtle baseline bounce and width variation that reinforces the handwritten character. The texture remains smooth and controlled, with consistent contrast and a steady rightward slant across caps, lowercase, and figures.