Cursive Rikap 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, social media, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, bold, handwritten branding, informal emphasis, energetic display, friendly messaging, brushy, rounded, bouncy, connected, informal.
A heavy, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and softly swelling strokes that suggest pressure from a felt or marker tip. Letterforms lean forward with a lively, bouncy baseline and compact proportions, while stroke joins stay smooth and continuous in the lowercase for a naturally connected flow. Counters are small and teardrop-like, spacing is tight, and many shapes simplify into bold, confident gestures that keep the texture dense and graphic.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, badges, and logo wordmarks where a bold handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for quotes, invitations, and social-media graphics, especially at larger sizes where the dense stroke texture and tight spacing have room to breathe.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, like quick hand-lettering for signs, packaging, or social content. Its strong weight and flowing rhythm make it feel energetic and personable rather than formal or restrained.
Designed to capture the immediacy of bold hand-lettering—fast, confident strokes with a connected cursive flow—while staying consistent enough for repeatable branding and display typography.
Uppercase forms read as expressive initials with broad curves and minimal interior detail, while the lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten rhythm with occasional exaggerated loops and descenders. Numerals share the same brushy construction and rounded ends, matching the letterforms for cohesive display use.