Cursive Terak 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, packaging, logos, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, lively, handwritten feel, casual branding, expressive display, friendly tone, brushy, slanted, rounded, bouncy, loopy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with soft, rounded terminals and moderately varied stroke thickness that suggests pressure and speed. Letterforms are compact and narrow with a lively baseline bounce, combining occasional connections with frequent pen lifts for an informal, note-like rhythm. Curves are generous and slightly exaggerated in places (loops and bowls), while stems stay smooth and tapered, giving the overall texture a dark, even presence without looking rigid. Uppercase forms are simplified and flowing, designed to blend naturally with the lowercase rather than stand apart as formal caps.
This style is well suited to short, expressive text such as social graphics, product packaging callouts, casual logos/wordmarks, quote treatments, and invitations or greeting materials. It performs best at display sizes where the brush modulation and lively rhythm can read clearly and add personality.
The font reads warm and personable, like quick handwritten signage or a friendly personal message. Its energetic slant and brushy modulation add a sense of motion and spontaneity, keeping the tone informal and upbeat rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush handwriting with a controlled, consistent texture—balancing legibility with an informal, expressive feel. Its compact width and energetic slant suggest a focus on fitting punchy headlines and branded phrases into tight spaces while retaining a handmade character.
The tight proportions and short lowercase bodies make the face feel compact, while long ascenders/descenders and occasional loops add visual flourish. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and simple, rounded construction that matches the script’s overall rhythm.