Cursive Banem 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, storybook, handmade feel, expressive display, casual charm, personal tone, brushy, inked, bouncy, looped, casual.
A lively handwritten script with brush-like strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms show a bouncy rhythm, narrow overall proportions, and a slightly irregular baseline that reinforces an organic, drawn feel. Terminals are tapered and often hooked, with frequent loops in ascenders/descenders and occasional partial connections between letters. Capitals are tall and expressive with simplified, gestural construction, while numerals carry the same calligraphic contrast and rounded, open forms.
Best suited to short to medium-length display text such as headlines, logos, product names, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when you want a personable, hand-lettered tone, especially at larger sizes where the stroke contrast and loops can breathe.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal personality—more charming than formal—suggesting quick ink on paper with a light, animated cadence. Its looping shapes and energetic stroke changes read as approachable and crafty, with a touch of storybook whimsy.
Designed to mimic expressive brush handwriting with a casual cursive flow, prioritizing personality and motion over strict uniformity. The tall capitals and looped details aim to create distinctive word shapes that feel handcrafted and friendly.
Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph in a way that feels intentionally hand-rendered, giving words a natural, uneven texture. Some joins and counters appear intentionally loose, which adds character but can create busy spots in dense settings.