Cursive Benuf 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, greeting cards, invitations, packaging, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, warm, personal, handwritten charm, approachability, casual display, quick note feel, everyday script, monoline, rounded, loopy, bouncy, clean.
A casual handwritten script with smooth, rounded strokes and a mostly even (near-monoline) pen width. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with tall ascenders/descenders that give the line a lively vertical rhythm. Curves are generous and looped—especially in forms like g, j, y, and z—while joins are selective rather than fully continuous, keeping the texture readable. Terminals are softly finished and the overall rhythm feels quick and natural, with small variations that preserve a hand-drawn character.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a personable, handmade voice is desired—social media graphics, greeting cards, invitations, stickers, and small packaging callouts. It can also work for pull quotes or headings in lifestyle contexts where warmth matters more than formality.
The tone is friendly and conversational, like an informal note or a cheerful caption. Its bouncy loops and soft endings add a lighthearted, approachable feel without becoming messy or overly dramatic.
Designed to capture the ease of everyday handwriting while staying clean and consistent enough for repeated use. The compact proportions and loopy details aim to deliver a friendly script look that reads clearly in display sizes.
Uppercase letters are simple and legible with a handwritten simplicity, pairing easily with the lowercase. Numerals follow the same rounded, informal construction, maintaining consistent color and stroke behavior across the set.