Cursive Tebej 5 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, friendly, lively, casual, expressive, handmade, handwritten feel, modern script, expressive display, casual warmth, brush lettering, brushy, slanted, looping, rounded, bouncy.
A brush-pen style script with a pronounced rightward slant and energetic stroke rhythm. Letterforms show clear stroke modulation, with tapered entry/exit strokes and fuller downstrokes that give a painted, calligraphic feel. The shapes are rounded and slightly bouncy on the baseline, with open counters and simplified joins that keep words readable while retaining a spontaneous, handwritten character. Capitals are compact and gestural, and the numerals follow the same flowing, pen-drawn logic with soft curves and tapered terminals.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text such as brand marks, product labels, social posts, headlines, and pull quotes where an informal, human voice is desired. It can also work for greeting cards and invitation-style layouts, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick marker lettering for notes, invitations, or packaging. Its lively movement and smooth connections convey informality and approachability, while the crisp contrast adds a touch of flair.
Designed to emulate confident brush handwriting with smooth, connected forms and clear contrast, prioritizing an expressive, contemporary script look that remains legible in common display sizes.
Spacing appears comfortably tight in running text, helping the script connect into cohesive word shapes. The design favors momentum over strict uniformity, with subtle variation in stroke endings and curvature that reinforces an authentic hand-drawn impression.