Cursive Dalog 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social, greeting cards, quotes, casual, friendly, handmade, playful, organic, handwritten realism, casual display, expressive texture, quick note feel, brushy, monolinear, looped, tall, bouncy.
A tall, handwritten cursive with a narrow overall footprint and lively, irregular rhythm. Strokes feel brush- or marker-driven, with slightly tapered terminals and occasional thickened turns that create a natural, hand-made contrast. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with long ascenders/descenders and compact counters that keep the texture airy but energetic. Capitals are simplified and slightly whimsical, while lowercase shows frequent loops and narrow joins, producing a quick, sketch-like flow.
It works best for short, expressive text such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, greeting cards, and quote treatments. Use at display sizes where the narrow cursive connections and distinctive loops remain clear, and pair with a simple sans or serif for longer body copy.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like quick notes, labels, or a confident scribble. Its bouncy proportions and imperfect stroke edges add warmth and spontaneity, making it feel approachable rather than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, natural handwriting with a brushy texture and casual connected script behavior. It prioritizes personality and momentum over strict regularity, aiming for an inviting, hand-drawn presence in headlines and informal messaging.
Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the authentic handwritten feel. The short-looking x-height relative to the long extenders and narrow forms can make small sizes feel delicate, while larger settings emphasize its expressive loops and rhythm.