Cursive Barim 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, social media, invitations, greeting cards, playful, casual, whimsical, friendly, crafty, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, personal tone, modern script, brushy, loopy, bouncy, monoline-ish, tapered.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining smooth curves with occasional sharp turns and tapered terminals. Strokes show noticeable contrast and a slightly textured, hand-drawn irregularity, with letters leaning consistently and varying in width for a bouncy rhythm. The lowercase is compact with a very small x-height relative to tall ascenders and deep descenders, while capitals are larger, loopier, and often feature prominent entry/exit swashes. Joins appear more implied than strictly continuous, giving the texture of quick handwriting while maintaining clear letterforms in words.
This font suits short-to-medium display text where personality is the goal: boutique logos, product packaging, social posts, greeting cards, invitations, and quote graphics. It works best at larger sizes where the stroke contrast and loops can breathe, and where the lively capitals can be used as focal points.
The overall tone is informal and expressive, like modern hand lettering used for upbeat notes or crafty branding. Its looping forms and buoyant spacing feel personable and slightly whimsical, projecting warmth rather than precision.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting for modern, friendly display typography. It prioritizes expressive movement—tall loops, tapered finishes, and a slightly imperfect rhythm—to create a handcrafted, personal tone in headlines and branding.
Capitals have distinct, signature-like shapes that can dominate a line, especially in mixed-case settings. Numerals are similarly handwritten, with open curves and simplified forms that match the script’s rhythm. The design favors expressive gesture over strict uniformity, so texture and stroke variation are part of the look.