Cursive Kiho 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logos, wedding, packaging, social media, elegant, romantic, refined, airy, fashion-forward, signature feel, elegant display, handwritten charm, romantic tone, calligraphic, monoline, looping, swashy, slanted.
A delicate, calligraphic script with a strong rightward slant and long, sweeping entry and exit strokes. Strokes stay predominantly hairline with subtle thick–thin modulation, producing an airy, high-contrast illusion without becoming bold. Capitals are larger and more gestural, often built from single flowing strokes with extended loops and occasional underlines, while lowercase forms remain compact with tight counters and abbreviated shoulders. Spacing is variable and rhythm-driven, with glyph widths changing noticeably across the alphabet for a handwritten, signature-like cadence.
Best suited to short-form display settings where its swashes and fine strokes can breathe—brand marks, boutique packaging, invitations, quotes, headers, and social posts. It works particularly well when used at larger sizes or with generous tracking to preserve clarity in the tight lowercase shapes.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, evoking polished handwriting and fashion editorial calligraphy. Its fine strokes and fluid curves feel romantic and upscale, with a light, breezy presence that reads more like a personal flourish than a utilitarian text hand.
The font appears designed to mimic quick, confident calligraphic handwriting—optimized for expressive titles and signature-style typography rather than long passages. Emphasis is placed on continuous motion, elegant loops, and dramatic capitals to create a distinctive, personalized look.
The design relies on long ascenders/descenders and frequent loops, which creates a lively texture but can also make small sizes feel fragile. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slanted forms that prioritize flow over strict uniformity.