Cursive Opbuw 5 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, branding, packaging, invitations, social media, airy, elegant, intimate, delicate, whimsical, signature feel, personal tone, refined display, fashion styling, monoline, calligraphic, looping, flowing, slender.
A slender, monoline cursive with a consistent rightward slant and generous use of long, sweeping entry and exit strokes. Letterforms are built from smooth oval bowls and fine hairline stems, with ascenders and capitals that extend high and often finish in tapered, horizontal flicks. Connections are implied by continuous motion rather than strict joining, creating a lively handwritten rhythm and slightly irregular, organic spacing. The figures match the script’s light touch, with simple, narrow shapes and minimal ornamentation.
This font works well for boutique branding, logos, beauty and lifestyle packaging, and invitation-style headlines where a personal signature look is desired. It also suits short pull quotes and social media graphics, particularly when set with ample tracking and generous line spacing to preserve its airy texture.
The overall tone is refined and personal, like neat handwriting done with a fine pen. Its light, floating strokes and graceful loops give it a romantic, fashion-forward feel, while the casual joins keep it friendly and informal rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, stylish pen handwriting—prioritizing fluid movement, elegant capitals, and a light, contemporary script silhouette. It aims to provide a distinctive handwritten accent for display typography rather than a utilitarian text hand.
Capitals are especially expressive, featuring tall loops and elongated cross-strokes that can introduce noticeable horizontal reach in words. The thin strokes and open counters keep text from feeling dense, but the narrow structure and light weight make it better suited to larger sizes where the details and rhythm read clearly.