Cursive Diraf 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, social media, packaging, headlines, expressive, casual, artistic, energetic, friendly, handmade feel, brush texture, casual script, expressive display, brushy, textured, slanted, fluid, calligraphic.
A slanted brush-script with tapered, high-contrast strokes and a visibly textured edge that mimics dry-brush ink. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with lively entry/exit strokes and occasional overlaps where strokes cross. Curves are elastic and slightly irregular, giving the line a hand-drawn rhythm, while counters remain open enough to keep words readable. Uppercase forms are simplified and bold in presence, and the lowercase shows quick, gestural construction with modest ascenders and tight spacing tendencies.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where personality matters—logos, brand marks, poster headlines, event promos, and social graphics. It also works well for packaging callouts or quote-style compositions, especially when set with generous tracking and paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is informal and expressive, like quick signage or a personal note made with a brush pen. Its motion and texture add warmth and spontaneity, creating an energetic, handmade feel rather than a polished, formal script.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and texture of brush lettering in a consistent, typeset form, prioritizing gesture and contrast over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver a handcrafted, contemporary script look that feels immediate and personal.
Stroke joins and terminals vary naturally, with some letters showing heavier downstrokes and lighter hairline turns, reinforcing a calligraphic tool angle. The figures share the same brushed construction, with simple, slightly bouncy shapes that match the lettering’s forward momentum.