Cursive Arluk 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, social media, packaging, invitations, headlines, playful, casual, lively, friendly, romantic, handwritten feel, expressive display, signature style, casual elegance, brushy, looping, swashy, bouncy, expressive.
A lively brush-script style with a rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entry/exit terminals and occasional teardrop-like ends, suggesting a pen or brush with changing pressure. Letterforms are compact and narrow overall, with a bouncy baseline and varied stroke rhythm that feels handwritten rather than mechanically uniform. Uppercase characters are more gestural and occasionally swashy, while lowercase forms mix simple cursive shapes with open counters and tall ascenders for contrast.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where the expressive contrast and cursive movement can be appreciated, such as logos, product packaging, café or boutique branding, quotes, and social graphics. It can also work for invitations and greeting cards, especially where a personal, handwritten feel is desired, but its energetic texture is less suited to dense body copy.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone with a slightly dramatic flourish from its high contrast and sweeping capitals. It feels personable and spontaneous, like quick, confident handwriting, balancing elegance with approachability. The overall impression is energetic and expressive rather than restrained or formal.
Designed to mimic quick brush handwriting with calligraphic pressure changes, aiming for a stylish, personable script that stands out at display sizes. The mix of swashy capitals and compact lowercase suggests a focus on impactful titles and signature-like wordmarks rather than strict uniformity.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and organic, with letter widths and joins varying to preserve a natural handwritten cadence. Numerals echo the same calligraphic contrast and slanted stance, keeping a cohesive texture when set alongside text.