Cursive Pylis 5 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, folksy, casual, inviting, hand-lettered look, modern calligraphy, expressive caps, display emphasis, brushy, looping, bouncy, rounded, calligraphic.
A lively, brush-pen script with connected cursive forms, rounded bowls, and a springy baseline rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and finer connecting hairlines, with soft, tapered terminals that suggest quick, confident lettering. The forms are slightly slanted with generous loops in ascenders and descenders, and many letters use simplified, flowing constructions rather than rigid, typographic shapes.
Well-suited to short display text where a handwritten voice is desired, such as logos, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social posts. It also works effectively for punchy headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an informal hand-lettered energy that feels cheerful and approachable. Its looping joins and buoyant rhythm give it a lighthearted, crafty character that reads as conversational rather than formal.
Designed to emulate modern brush calligraphy in a clean, consistent digital form, prioritizing expressive capitals, smooth connectivity, and a strong thick–thin stroke pattern for eye-catching display use.
Uppercase letters are expressive and decorative, with swashy entry strokes and occasional exaggerated curves that create strong word-shape. Numerals echo the handwritten feel with rounded, open forms and clear stroke contrast, staying consistent with the brush-script texture.