Cursive Tokih 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, expressive, handwritten feel, personal tone, display impact, casual script, brushy, looped, bouncy, compact, lively.
A lively brush-script with slanted, fast-moving strokes and a distinctly handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with a very small x-height and tall ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, bouncing texture in text. Strokes show clear pressure-driven modulation, with tapered entry/exit terminals and occasional heavier downstrokes, giving the outlines an inked, brush-pen feel. Connections are generally cursive and fluid, but with natural variation in joining and spacing that preserves an informal, written-by-hand character.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where an informal, handcrafted voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging callouts, poster headlines, and social media graphics. It can also work for quotes, invitations, and signage when set with generous line spacing to accommodate the tall extenders.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, reading like quick, confident handwriting rather than formal calligraphy. Its energetic loops and brisk slant add a playful, conversational feel that works well for warm, approachable messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush-pen handwriting with a compact footprint and expressive movement, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver an approachable script look that feels spontaneous and human in real-world text.
Uppercase forms are tall and gestural, often using long, curved strokes that stand out strongly at display sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, slightly irregular shapes and smooth curves, helping them blend naturally into informal layouts.