Cursive Tekiw 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, social media, friendly, casual, lively, approachable, energetic, handmade feel, casual emphasis, expressive lettering, modern script, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, slanted.
A brush-pen style script with a steady rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are full and smooth with rounded terminals, showing subtle thick–thin modulation that suggests pressure-driven writing rather than rigid construction. Letterforms are mostly connected in text, with occasional breaks that preserve a handwritten rhythm; spacing is tight and the baseline gently undulates for a natural, bouncy flow. Counters are compact and joins are soft, giving the overall texture a dense, inked look that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings such as branding wordmarks, product packaging, posters, menu headings, and social graphics where an informal handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on packaging or a note card. Its confident strokes and playful motion convey warmth and spontaneity without feeling messy, making it feel modern-casual rather than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to mimic bold brush handwriting with an easy, conversational flow—prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver a contemporary handcrafted look that stays legible while retaining natural variation in stroke and connection.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, sign-like brush capitals that pair smoothly with the more fluid lowercase. Descenders (such as in g, j, y) add expressive loops, while the numerals keep the same handwritten cadence and rounded weight distribution for consistent mixed-content settings.