Cursive Igpa 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, energetic, approachable, playful, handwritten feel, quick brush, warmth, expressive display, casual branding, brushy, looped, slanted, rounded, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes show subtly swelling curves and tapered terminals that mimic pressure from a marker or brush, with rounded joins and a smooth, continuous rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and letter spacing stays close, creating a cohesive, flowing texture; capitals are more gestural and slightly simplified, while lowercase forms remain compact with looping ascenders and occasional descender hooks.
Works well for short to medium-length display text where a personal, handwritten feel is desired—logos, café/retail branding, packaging callouts, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It’s especially effective in headlines, pull quotes, and emphasis lines where the flowing script texture can be a focal element.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, like quick handwritten lettering done with confidence. Its bouncy rhythm and soft curves give it an approachable, personable voice that reads as friendly rather than formal.
Designed to deliver an informal brush-lettered script that feels quick, warm, and expressive while remaining legible in common display sizes. The compact, slanted forms and smooth connections aim to create a unified handwritten voice suitable for modern casual branding.
Several shapes feature distinctive entry/exit strokes and occasional enclosed loops, giving the line a handwritten spontaneity while keeping a fairly uniform stroke presence. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with rounded forms and simple, readable silhouettes.