Cursive Alrat 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social posts, quotes, packaging, friendly, casual, playful, personal, lively, handwritten feel, casual charm, personal voice, lively motion, looping, fluid, monoline, tall ascenders, airy spacing.
A loose, handwritten script with a smooth, monoline feel and gently tapering terminals. Letterforms lean forward and are built from continuous, looping strokes, with tall ascenders and deep descenders that create a vertical, airy rhythm. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, producing a natural handwritten cadence with occasional lifted strokes. Round counters, open bowls, and long cross-strokes (notably on t) add a breezy, informal texture in running text.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, informal voice is desirable—greeting cards, invitations, social media graphics, pull quotes, and lifestyle packaging. It can also work for headings and signatures, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting copy.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like quick but confident handwriting in a notebook or on a card. Its looping forms and buoyant motion give it a cheerful, conversational character that feels personal and expressive without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to evoke everyday cursive handwriting with an upbeat flow, prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict calligraphic precision. The tall extenders, looping capitals, and relaxed joins aim to deliver a personable, handcrafted impression across display and accent text.
Uppercase characters are especially gestural, with prominent loops and entry/exit strokes that can read as decorative initials. In longer lines, the tall extenders and variable joining behavior create a lively, slightly irregular color that emphasizes a hand-drawn authenticity.