Cursive Arliw 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, social media, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, playful, handmade feel, expressive display, warm tone, casual readability, brushy, looping, expressive, airy, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen contrast and a gently right-leaning slant. Strokes alternate between broad downstrokes and finer hairlines, with rounded terminals and occasional tapering that suggests quick, confident lettering. Letterforms are compact and slightly variable in width, with open counters and soft curves; connections appear frequently in lowercase, while capitals read as simplified, standalone script initials. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in a natural, hand-drawn way, keeping words moving forward without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited for branding accents, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, and quote-based graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at display and short-to-medium text lengths, such as headlines, product names, or callouts, where the brushy contrast and lively joins can be appreciated.
The font feels personable and upbeat, like informal note-taking or modern brush calligraphy used in everyday contexts. Its bouncy curves and looping joins give it warmth and approachability, while the crisp contrast adds a touch of flair suitable for attention-grabbing phrases.
Designed to capture the look of quick brush lettering with a balance of readability and personality. The intent appears to be an expressive, contemporary script that feels human and spontaneous while remaining consistent enough for repeated use in design layouts.
Uppercase forms stay relatively clean and readable, while lowercase includes distinctive loops (notably in letters like g, y, and z) that add character. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and simplified shapes that fit comfortably alongside the text.