Cursive Imlab 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social media, packaging, friendly, casual, personal, airy, fluid, handwritten charm, casual readability, personal tone, smooth flow, monoline, slanted, loopy, bouncy, informal.
A loose, monoline handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded, loop-driven construction. Strokes are smooth and lightly weighted, with modest stroke modulation and tapered terminals that keep the texture open. Letterforms are narrow and lively, mixing occasional joins with deliberate pen lifts for a natural, written rhythm. Ascenders are tall and slender, descenders are gently extended, and the overall spacing feels compact without becoming cramped.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, informal voice is desired, such as greeting cards, invitations, quotes, and social media graphics. It can also work for packaging accents or lifestyle branding, especially for headlines, pull quotes, and supporting copy where a handwritten presence is helpful.
The overall tone is approachable and conversational, like quick, neat handwriting in a notebook. Its flowing forms and soft curves give it a relaxed, upbeat feel, while the controlled slant keeps it tidy rather than messy.
Designed to capture the feel of quick cursive handwriting while remaining cohesive and readable in set text. The goal appears to be an easygoing, friendly script that adds personality without heavy ornamentation.
Capitals lean toward simple, gestural signatures with clear entry/exit strokes, and the numerals follow the same handwritten logic with open, rounded shapes. The texture stays even across lines of text, producing a smooth, continuous rhythm that reads best when given a bit of breathing room.