Script Nibun 5 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A flowing formal script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation that suggests a pointed-pen influence. Strokes taper sharply into hairline entry and exit strokes, with occasional elongated terminals and restrained flourishes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with long ascenders and descenders and compact lowercase bodies, creating a lively vertical rhythm. Connections are implied by cursive construction, while individual glyphs retain clear shapes and a smooth, polished stroke flow.
Well-suited to wedding and event stationery, upscale branding, packaging accents, and logo wordmarks where a formal handwritten signature feel is desired. It performs best at larger sizes for titles, pull quotes, and short lines, where the fine hairlines and sharp tapers can be appreciated.
The overall tone is elegant and ceremonial, balancing delicacy with confident contrast. It reads as romantic and traditional, with a refined, invitation-like presence and a touch of theatrical flourish in capitals and select terminals.
Designed to evoke a polished, hand-crafted calligraphy aesthetic with dramatic contrast and graceful movement. The proportions and restrained ornamentation aim for a classic formal script that remains readable while still feeling special and celebratory.
Capitals show more expressive swashes and asymmetric stroke endings, while lowercase maintains a steadier cadence for words and phrases. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing strong downstrokes with hairline curves for a cohesive look in display settings.