Cursive Idba 5 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social graphics, branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, casual, airy, lively, personal, modern, handwritten warmth, quick elegance, friendly emphasis, display script, brushy, loopy, slanted, tall, open.
A slanted, handwritten script with tall, narrow proportions and a quick, brush-pen rhythm. Strokes show modest pressure variation, with tapered entries and exits and occasional darker downstrokes that create a lively, slightly textured line. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, while still reading clearly as individual shapes; spacing is irregular in a natural way, and widths vary from character to character. Ascenders are long and prominent, counters remain fairly open, and terminals often finish with soft hooks or flicks that reinforce forward motion.
This font suits short-to-medium lines where a human, conversational voice is desired—social posts, pull quotes, lifestyle branding, product packaging, and casual invitations. Its tall rhythm and flowing joins make it especially effective for headings, names, and accent text, rather than dense, small-size reading.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like fast but practiced note-taking with a stylish edge. It feels upbeat and contemporary rather than formal, with enough flourish to add charm without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to capture a fluid cursive hand with a light, swift pen feel—prioritizing spontaneity and personality while keeping forms open enough for general readability in display contexts.
Capitals are simplified and gestural, often beginning with a single sweeping stroke, and they sit lightly above the lowercase. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and minimal rigidity, making them blend naturally with the text.