Cursive Abbup 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, expressive contrast, casual display, personal tone, brushy, looping, tall, airy, bouncy.
A tall, right-leaning handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper sharply into hairline entries and exits, with rounded joins and occasional ink-like swell in verticals. Letterforms are generally narrow and upright in construction but flow with a loose, elastic rhythm; connections appear selectively, with some letters linking while others break cleanly, creating a natural handwritten cadence. Counters are compact, ascenders are prominent, and terminals frequently finish in curved hooks or soft flicks.
Works best at display sizes where the contrast and tapered terminals can read clearly—headlines, short phrases, logos, and branded taglines. It also suits invitations, greeting cards, and packaging accents where a personal, hand-signed feel is desired; for longer text, generous spacing and larger sizes will help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick pen lettering used for notes, packaging, or social posts. Its energetic loops and springy slant give it a cheerful, approachable voice with a slightly whimsical edge.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with an expressive slant and lively stroke modulation, balancing legibility with spontaneous, hand-drawn character.
Capitals are especially gestural, featuring larger loops and more dramatic stroke transitions than the lowercase, which helps create a headline-forward personality. Numerals follow the same brush logic, keeping the set cohesive for short numeric callouts and casual labeling.