Cursive Uhlam 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, headlines, casual, playful, lively, friendly, expressive, handwritten feel, brush lettering, informal tone, display impact, brushy, slanted, looping, monoline, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with quick, confident strokes and a smooth, sweeping rhythm. Forms are narrow and compact with lively, variable stroke pressure that creates sharp thicks and hairline turns, especially in bowls and terminals. Capitals are gestural and slightly embellished, while lowercase letters stay relatively simple and fast, with occasional loops and long entry/exit strokes. Counters are open and rounded, and the overall texture reads fluid but slightly irregular in a natural, handwritten way.
Well-suited for short to medium display text such as logos, product labels, quotes, posters, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for invitations or event materials, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting copy.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone—like a personal note or a hand-lettered caption. Its energetic slant and punchy contrasts feel contemporary and approachable, with just enough flourish to add personality without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering: dynamic contrast, slanted movement, and compact proportions that keep words energetic and space-efficient. It prioritizes expressiveness and a natural handwritten cadence over strictly uniform construction.
Some letters show distinctive brush joins and tapered endings, giving words a sense of motion across the line. Spacing appears tight by nature of the narrow forms, and the script connection behavior varies, which adds to the hand-drawn character in longer text.