Cursive Ehbas 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, certificates, elegant, romantic, refined, lively, classic, elegant script, formal note, signature feel, calligraphic contrast, display emphasis, calligraphic, swashy, looped, slanted, fluid.
A polished cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic, high-contrast stroke pattern. Letterforms are built from tapered entries and exits with hairline joins and heavier downstrokes, producing a lively rhythm and a sense of pen pressure. Proportions are compact with small lowercase bodies, while ascenders and descenders extend generously, giving words a vertical elegance. Caps feature simple swashes and open counters, and figures follow the same angled, stroke-modulated logic for a cohesive texture.
Well-suited for wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, and premium packaging where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It works best for short-to-medium headlines, signatures, and display phrases, and can add a formal accent to certificates, menus, or editorial pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is graceful and expressive, evoking formal handwriting and classic correspondence. Its flowing motion and delicate hairlines feel romantic and upscale, while the energetic slant keeps it personable rather than rigid.
Designed to mimic refined cursive penmanship with a clear calligraphic contrast, balancing flourish with legibility. The compact lowercase and extended strokes appear intended to create an elevated, graceful silhouette in display typography.
Connections between letters are often implied by sweeping terminals rather than fully continuous joins, helping maintain clarity in mixed-case settings. The sharp tapering and fine exit strokes create a bright, sparkling texture at larger sizes, but the light hairlines suggest giving it adequate size and contrast in reproduction.