Cursive Ifpa 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, lively, handmade, friendly, energetic, human touch, casual clarity, quick writing, signature feel, display impact, brushy, monoline, slanted, loopy, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent, monoline stroke that looks like a felt-tip or brush pen held at a steady pressure. Letterforms are right-leaning with rounded turns, occasional tapered terminals, and gently irregular curves that preserve a natural hand-drawn rhythm. Capitals are simple and open, while lowercase forms mix soft loops and quick, abbreviated joins; connections appear in places but many letters also stand comfortably as separated strokes. Spacing is compact overall, with a slightly bouncy baseline and variable character widths that add to the informal texture in words and lines.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where a personal, informal voice is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. It can also work for branding accents (tags, labels, signatures) where a quick handwritten impression is beneficial, while longer paragraphs may feel busy due to the lively rhythm and compact spacing.
The font conveys an upbeat, personal tone—like quick note-taking or an enthusiastic signature. Its loose, slightly imperfect flow feels approachable and contemporary rather than formal or ornamental.
Designed to capture the immediacy of casual handwriting with a smooth, pen-drawn flow and a confident slant. The goal appears to be a legible, energetic script that reads quickly while retaining the warmth and spontaneity of hand lettering.
The forms prioritize speed and gesture over strict consistency, with noticeable variation in entry/exit strokes and occasional angular breaks in curves. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic and remain clear at display sizes, reinforcing an everyday, human feel across mixed text.