Cursive Mebom 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, energetic, casual, expressive, confident, lively, handwritten feel, display impact, brush lettering, casual warmth, expressive motion, brushy, textured, slanted, compact, dynamic.
A compact, right-slanted script with a brush-pen feel and visibly tapered stroke endings. Letterforms show lively, calligraphic modulation and slightly irregular edges that suggest natural pressure changes rather than geometric construction. The rhythm is quick and continuous, with frequent joins in the lowercase and strong entry/exit strokes that keep words flowing. Counters are relatively small and terminals are often pointed or swept, giving the design a dense, inked silhouette with punchy emphasis.
Best suited for short to medium lines where a handcrafted, energetic presence is desired—such as posters, promotional headlines, packaging callouts, and brand accents. It also works well for social graphics and titles where the brushy motion can carry the design, while very small sizes may reduce clarity due to dense shapes and tight counters.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like fast handwriting done with a marker or brush. It reads as personable and confident, with a spontaneous, handmade character that adds warmth and momentum. The heavy, gestural strokes lend it a bold voice suited to attention-grabbing, friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering with a compact footprint, delivering an expressive handwritten look that remains forceful and legible in display contexts. Its slant, strong stroke weight, and flowing connections emphasize speed and personality over formality.
Uppercase letters are simplified and brush-driven, leaning toward sign-painting gestures rather than formal script capitals. Numerals follow the same slanted, handwritten logic and maintain the same thick-to-thin movement, helping mixed content feel consistent. The texture and stroke variation become more prominent at larger sizes, where the ink-like edges and tapered finishes are most apparent.