Cursive Rubiw 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, expressive, handmade feel, casual tone, energetic display, personal voice, brushy, bouncy, loose, tall, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, built from quick, tapered strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and narrow with an overall rightward slant and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Stroke widths fluctuate within each glyph, showing soft pressure changes and occasional dry-brush texture, while counters stay open and simplified for speed. Connections are implied more than fully continuous, producing a natural handwritten flow with varied character widths and generous ascenders and descenders.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text in display contexts such as branding accents, packaging labels, posters, and social media graphics where a handwritten voice is desired. It also works nicely for pull quotes, invitations, and casual editorial headings, especially when paired with a quieter sans or serif for body text.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, like casual marker lettering used for notes, labels, or social posts. Its slightly irregular rhythm and energetic strokes give it an approachable, human tone with a hint of spontaneity.
Designed to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable typeface—prioritizing personal tone, movement, and natural variation over strict geometric consistency. The tall proportions and tapered strokes aim to deliver impact in headlines while keeping the overall feel informal and friendly.
Uppercase forms are especially gestural and prominent, with long, sweeping entries and exits that can create a strong headline presence. The lowercase set mixes compact, looped shapes with simple single-stroke constructions, reinforcing an informal, quick-written character. Numerals follow the same brushy, narrow style and sit comfortably alongside the letters.