Cursive Ehmis 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, personal, lively, modern, handwritten feel, signature look, casual expressiveness, brush script, brushy, slanted, loopy, bouncy, organic.
A slanted, handwritten script with brush-pen energy and a smooth, continuous rhythm. Strokes show clear pressure modulation, with tapered entry/exit strokes and thicker downstrokes that give letters a lively, calligraphic feel. Letterforms are compact and slightly bouncy, mixing rounded bowls with occasional sharp, flicked terminals; capitals are tall and simplified, while lowercase forms are more looped and fluid. Spacing and stroke flow favor a quick, natural handwriting cadence rather than rigid geometric consistency, and the numerals follow the same cursive, stroke-led construction.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text where a personal, handwritten voice is needed—brand marks, product labels, packaging callouts, social posts, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. It works best when given adequate size and breathing room so the loops, swashes, and stroke tapers remain crisp and legible.
The overall tone is approachable and conversational, like a neat personal note or informal signature. Its energetic slant and brushy terminals add a contemporary, upbeat character that feels expressive without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with a clean, contemporary polish. Its simplified uppercase and flowing lowercase aim for an easy, friendly script that can add personality to headlines and brand messaging without feeling overly formal.
Connections between letters are suggested by the cursive construction, but the design still reads clearly at display sizes thanks to open counters and distinct silhouettes. The long ascenders and descenders and the prominent capital forms create a strong vertical rhythm that can make mixed-case text feel animated.