Cursive Sikom 5 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, handmade, friendly, energetic, casual, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, brush texture, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loopy, expressive.
A lively brush-script with a noticeably calligraphic stroke rhythm: broad, inky downstrokes paired with narrower joins and light exit strokes. Letterforms lean forward and vary in width, with rounded terminals, soft corners, and occasional tapered flicks that mimic a loaded brush. The baseline is generally steady but the forms have a bouncy internal motion, and counters are compact where strokes overlap or swell. Capitals are large and assertive, while lowercase maintains an informal, handwritten structure with looping joins and simplified shapes for speed and flow.
This style works best for short, prominent text where the brush texture and motion can be appreciated—logos, product packaging, café menus, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a simple sans for longer copy, where a friendly handwritten voice is needed without relying on ornament.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on a sign or notebook page. Its high-energy strokes and playful loops give it a warm, approachable feel that reads as informal and creative rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident brush lettering with strong contrast and a natural forward slant, prioritizing personality and gesture over strict regularity. Its shapes suggest an emphasis on expressive display readability and a casual, contemporary craft aesthetic.
The texture is intentionally uneven, with subtle stroke wobble and pressure changes that enhance the hand-drawn character. Short ascenders/descenders and tight joins can create dense dark spots in some combinations, emphasizing a bold, painted look in running text.