Cursive Imbur 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, social posts, invitations, casual, friendly, airy, lively, personal, handwritten feel, expressive caps, quick script, casual display, monoline, slanted, loopy, swashy, light.
A slanted, monoline handwriting style with smooth, continuous curves and a lightly brushed stroke that stays fairly even throughout. Capitals are tall and expressive, often built from long entry/exit strokes and open bowls, while lowercase forms are compact with short bodies and simple, handwritten terminals. The rhythm is flowing and slightly bouncy, with occasional extended cross-strokes and gentle loops that add motion without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same freehand logic, with straightforward shapes and a consistent pen-like feel.
Well-suited for short display copy where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It can also work for headings and captions in lifestyle or boutique contexts, especially when paired with a simple sans for longer reading.
The font reads as informal and personable, conveying an easy, conversational tone. Its quick, handwritten energy feels upbeat and approachable, with a hint of elegance from the tall capitals and sweeping gestures.
The letterforms appear designed to mimic quick, confident handwriting with a consistent pen stroke, prioritizing fluid motion and a natural script rhythm. Decorative emphasis is concentrated in the capitals to provide expressive starting points while keeping the rest of the alphabet simple enough for everyday use.
The design relies on open counters and generous white space, helping it stay legible despite the narrow proportions. Capital forms tend to carry the most flourish, creating natural emphasis for initials and short display phrases, while the lowercase remains relatively restrained to keep text from looking overly decorative.