Cursive Maki 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, signatures, elegant, romantic, vintage, whimsical, refined, handwritten elegance, calligraphic flair, display impact, personal tone, looping, swashy, calligraphic, slanted, fluid.
A flowing, slanted script with pronounced thick–thin stroke contrast and a brush-pen feel. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, tall ascenders, and long, tapering exit strokes that create lively rhythm across words. Counters are small and often pinched by pressure changes, while joins and terminals show soft, ink-like tapers. Capitals are more elaborate and gesture-driven, with occasional loops and swash-like entry strokes, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive slant and variable character widths that add a handwritten cadence.
Well-suited to short, prominent text such as wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, and editorial headlines where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It also works effectively for signature-style marks and pull quotes, especially when given enough size and whitespace to showcase its contrast and swashes.
The overall tone is formal-leaning and romantic, balancing polish with a personable handwritten warmth. Its high-contrast strokes and looping details evoke a classic, invitation-style elegance, while the slightly irregular, brushy modulation keeps it approachable and expressive rather than rigidly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic a confident, fast cursive written with a flexible brush or pointed pen, emphasizing dramatic contrast and graceful motion. It prioritizes expressive word shapes, stylish capitals, and a classic calligraphic atmosphere for display-oriented typography.
Spacing appears moderately open for a script, helping individual letters remain distinct despite strong slant and contrast. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with angled forms and tapered terminals that match the text rhythm. At smaller sizes, the thin hairlines and tight interior spaces may demand sufficient resolution and contrast to stay crisp.