Cursive Nabis 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, greeting cards, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, human touch, informal branding, cheerful emphasis, quick note feel, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, looping.
A lively handwritten script with smooth, brush-pen strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms show a bouncy baseline and slightly irregular rhythm, with moderate stroke modulation that suggests pressure changes rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are tall and simplified with open curves, while lowercase forms are compact with looped ascenders and soft, tapered joins; connections appear frequent in text but not strictly continuous between every pair. Overall spacing is fairly tight and the silhouettes stay narrow, giving words a nimble, quick-written feel.
Works well for short display copy where a friendly, handwritten voice is desired—logos, packaging callouts, café menus, social posts, invitations, and quote graphics. It also suits headings and subheads paired with a neutral sans for longer text, where its energetic rhythm can add personality without dominating the layout.
The font reads as warm and personable, like neat marker or brush handwriting used for notes, labels, and lighthearted messaging. Its loops and buoyant movement add an upbeat, conversational tone without becoming overly ornate or formal.
Designed to capture the feel of natural cursive handwriting with brush-like softness and consistent readability. The intent appears to balance expressive loops and lively movement with straightforward shapes that remain clear in common words and mixed-case settings.
Distinctive looped shapes in letters like g, y, and f contribute to a flowing texture, while single-storey, simplified constructions keep the texture clean. Numerals are rounded and handwritten in the same stroke logic, matching the alphabet well and maintaining the casual, everyday character.