Cursive Dimay 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotype, packaging, social posts, menus, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, personal, handcrafted, approachable, expressive, informal, quick-read, brushlike, tapered, gestural, compact, fluid.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with lively stroke modulation and tapered terminals. The letterforms are compact and narrow with tight internal spaces, and the rhythm alternates between smooth joins and occasional lifted connections for a natural handwritten flow. Ascenders are tall and prominent while the lowercase body stays relatively small, and many forms lean on simplified, gestural construction that keeps the texture light and dynamic.
Well-suited for branding accents, packaging, café/restaurant menus, social media graphics, invitations, and pull quotes where an informal handwritten voice is desired. It works best at medium to larger sizes where the narrow counters and tight joins remain clear, and as a complementary script paired with a simple sans for headings, labels, and short statements.
This script conveys a personable, upbeat tone with an easygoing, conversational feel. The strokes suggest quick, confident handwriting, giving it a friendly, informal energy that reads as warm rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, legible handwriting with a brush-pen edge—prioritizing personality and momentum over strict calligraphic precision. Its compact proportions and consistent slant aim to maintain a coherent line texture in short phrases and display settings while keeping a spontaneous, human touch.
Capital forms are notably expressive and looped, creating strong entry points for titles, while numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded, open shapes. Spacing appears relatively tight, producing a dense, continuous texture that emphasizes speed and flow in lines of text.