Cursive Mebal 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, confident, playful, handwritten feel, casual tone, brush energy, fast lettering, friendly voice, brushy, gestural, slanted, compact, rounded.
A brush-pen script with compact proportions, a consistent slant, and smoothly tapered stroke endings. Letterforms show rounded joins and slightly angular turns where the pen changes direction, giving a lively, handwritten rhythm. Uppercase characters are simplified and loopless, while lowercase forms keep a quick, connected feel with open counters and short ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same gestural construction, appearing informal and slightly irregular in width for a natural, written texture.
Well-suited to short, expressive copy where a handwritten voice is desirable—logos, labels, posters, social graphics, and pull quotes. It also works for headings and subheads that need motion and personality, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like fast, confident marker lettering. Its brisk rhythm and brushy terminals read as informal and approachable, with a touch of sporty spontaneity rather than formal elegance.
Designed to mimic quick brush handwriting with a clean, readable skeleton and a consistent forward slant. The emphasis is on energetic word-shapes and a natural script flow that feels personal without becoming overly ornamental.
Texture stays consistent across the set, with small variations in curve tension and terminal shape that reinforce the hand-drawn character. Spacing appears naturally tight, making words feel cohesive and flowing in text lines.