Cursive Dagil 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, social posts, posters, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten warmth, informal voice, signature feel, casual display, rounded, loopy, bouncy, monoline, quirky.
A lively handwritten script with a rightward slant and gently modulated stroke weight that mimics pen pressure. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with rounded turns, soft terminals, and occasional looped joins that suggest quick, continuous writing. Capitals are simplified and tall, mixing print-like structures with cursive gestures, while lowercase forms lean on open counters and compact bowls for an easy rhythm. Numerals follow the same informal logic, with smooth curves and slightly uneven proportions that reinforce the hand-drawn consistency.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where an informal, personable voice is desirable—brand marks, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or poster headlines, especially when paired with a restrained sans for supporting text.
The overall tone feels warm and conversational, like a personal note or an informal headline written with a felt-tip pen. Its bouncy baseline and looping details add a cheerful, slightly whimsical character without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to capture the immediacy of everyday cursive handwriting in a polished, repeatable form—prioritizing charm and momentum over strict geometric regularity. The narrow, slanted construction and looped connections aim to create a quick, friendly signature-like impression in headlines and casual messaging.
Texture is driven by small irregularities in curve tension and stroke endings, giving the face an organic, human cadence. Spacing appears intentionally loose enough to keep words readable even when some letters connect, and the capital set stands out clearly for title-case use.