Cursive Buluh 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, social media, packaging, invitations, posters, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, expressive, handwritten warmth, casual emphasis, personal tone, expressive display, brushy, loopy, bouncy, smooth, rounded.
A lively script with brush-pen construction and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes show a smooth, slightly textured taper at entries and exits, with moderate contrast between main strokes and connecting hairlines. Letterforms are compact and rhythmic, with tight spacing, rounded turns, and occasional looped details (notably in capitals and descending letters). The lowercase stays relatively small against the ascenders, and the overall line has a bouncy baseline feel that keeps the texture animated rather than uniform.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings where a human, approachable voice is desired—logos, product labels, quotes, greetings, invitations, and social posts. It can also support subheads and callouts, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body text.
The tone is upbeat and personable, like quick handwritten lettering made for emphasis. Its energetic curves and looping gestures add a light, conversational charm that reads as welcoming and informal.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with smooth connections and expressive loops. The focus appears to be on personality and momentum over strict regularity, providing an informal script suitable for modern casual display typography.
Capitals are stylized and simplified rather than formal, helping headings feel spontaneous. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded forms and tapered terminals, keeping text-and-number settings visually consistent.