Cursive Tebif 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, handcrafted, energetic, expressiveness, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, brushy, rounded, bouncy, slanted, connected.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded, ink-rich strokes. Letterforms are built from smooth, pressure-like curves with tapered starts and finishes, creating a natural hand-drawn rhythm. The lowercase is strongly cursive with frequent joining and occasional looped constructions, while the uppercase reads as larger, gestural initials that keep the same fluid stroke logic. Counters are relatively tight and terminals are soft and slightly flared, giving the overall texture a dense, confident presence in text.
Well-suited for short, prominent text such as logos, product labels, menu headers, invitations, and promotional headlines where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. It also works effectively in social media graphics and posters, especially when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The font communicates an informal, personable tone—like quick marker lettering for notes, packaging, or social posts. Its buoyant curves and generous stroke weight feel upbeat and approachable, with a slightly expressive, spontaneous character that suggests hand-made authenticity rather than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, modern handwritten script that feels quick and natural, with smooth connectivity and a brush-pen texture. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and a personable voice for display use over strict, formal penmanship.
Spacing appears intentionally compact and the connections between letters create continuous word shapes, which strengthens flow but can reduce clarity at very small sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten cadence with rounded forms and brushy terminals, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.