Cursive Karuh 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, casual, expressive, retro, friendly, lively, handwritten feel, brush script, display impact, personal tone, quick rhythm, brushy, slanted, rounded, looping, smooth.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, rounded forms and tapered terminals. Strokes show gentle modulation, with thicker downstrokes and lighter exits that create a quick, written rhythm. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, extended ascenders/descenders, and occasional long entry/exit strokes that add movement. Spacing and joins feel naturally hand-drawn, giving the line a flowing, slightly variable texture while remaining consistent and readable in words.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a human, expressive signature is desired—such as branding accents, packaging labels, poster headlines, invitations, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It is most effective at display sizes where the tapering and loops can be appreciated, and where a lively handwritten feel supports the message.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a spirited, handwritten energy. Its brushy sweep and looping curves suggest a relaxed, optimistic voice that can feel a bit vintage or café-like, without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to capture the look of fast, confident brush handwriting in a polished, repeatable form. The intent appears to balance spontaneity with clarity, providing a script that feels personal and energetic while still holding together in continuous word shapes.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often carrying the strongest swashes and setting a dynamic headline cadence. Numerals follow the same written logic, with simple, angled forms and soft curves that match the script’s forward momentum.