Cursive Tidek 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, energetic, handmade feel, casual voice, high impact, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, expressive, informal.
A casual brush-script style with thick, rounded strokes and visibly hand-drawn modulation. Letterforms show a lively, bouncy rhythm with variable character widths and slightly uneven, organic contours that suggest a marker or brush pen. Many lowercase letters connect or nearly connect, while capitals stand more as separate, simplified forms with a painted look. Counters are generally tight and softened, terminals are blunt or lightly tapered, and the overall texture is dense and punchy in text.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as branding lockups, product packaging, posters, invitations, and social graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable. It performs especially well in headlines and callouts, and can work for brief subheadings when given comfortable spacing.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—like quick handwritten notes or cheerful packaging copy. Its irregularities and smooth, inky weight give it a warm, approachable feel rather than a formal calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting in a clean digital form, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict regularity. Its simplified, high-impact shapes aim for instant recognition and an informal, human touch in display settings.
At smaller sizes the heavy strokes and compact counters may reduce clarity, while at medium-to-large sizes the lively joins and rounded silhouettes read as intentionally handmade. Numerals follow the same brushy construction, keeping the set cohesive for casual display use.