Cursive Umnid 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, posters, friendly, casual, lively, personal, playful, hand-lettering, modern calligraphy, expressive display, personal tone, brand warmth, brushy, looping, slanted, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes taper into pointed terminals and occasional teardrop-like starts, with rounded turns and elastic curves that create a bouncy baseline feel. Letterforms are compact and tall, with narrow counters and relatively small interior spaces, while capitals show simplified calligraphic swashes and upright-to-leaning entry strokes. Overall spacing is tight and energetic, with natural-looking joins in the lowercase and a consistent, marker-like pressure pattern across the set.
Well-suited for short to medium display copy where a personal, handwritten feel is desired—such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, social graphics, and boutique branding elements. The strong contrast and lively joins make it most effective at larger sizes, especially for headlines, product labels, and promotional copy rather than dense paragraphs.
The tone is warm and approachable, like quick but confident hand lettering. It reads as upbeat and informal, balancing neatness with expressive movement and a slightly dramatic contrast that adds flair without feeling formal.
Designed to emulate modern brush calligraphy in a clean, repeatable digital form, prioritizing expressive stroke contrast and a flowing cursive connection. The compact, tall proportions and energetic slant aim to deliver a contemporary hand-lettered voice that feels quick, stylish, and personable.
Uppercase forms lean toward monoline-like silhouettes at a glance but reveal brush pressure in curves and downstrokes, giving headings a handcrafted sparkle. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved strokes and tapered ends that keep them visually aligned with the script texture.