Cursive Delim 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, headlines, casual, friendly, expressive, modern, lively, signature feel, handwritten warmth, display emphasis, modern casualness, brushy, monolinear, slanted, airy, looping.
A brisk, slanted handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and streamlined, high-velocity strokes. Letterforms are tall and condensed with open counters and rounded turns, showing subtle thick–thin changes and tapered terminals that mimic pressure and lift. Connections are intermittent rather than fully continuous, creating a flowing rhythm without becoming overly dense, while ascenders and descenders are prominent and contribute to an elegant vertical cadence. Capitals are simplified and gestural, pairing well with the lighter, compact lowercase and similarly quick, handwritten numerals.
Works well for logos, boutique branding, packaging accents, social media graphics, and short headline or quote treatments where an informal signature-like voice is desired. It is especially effective when used at moderate-to-large sizes, where the tapered terminals and looping forms can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, with a contemporary handwritten energy. Its swift curves and airy spacing read as informal and approachable, while the tall proportions add a touch of sophistication suitable for modern lifestyle aesthetics.
Designed to capture a quick, natural handwritten signature style with brush-like modulation and a clean, contemporary flow. The tall, condensed proportions and selective connecting strokes appear intended to balance expressiveness with readability in display-oriented settings.
The stroke behavior suggests fast pen movement: entry/exit strokes are often flicked, joins are smooth, and some characters show intentionally varied closure and overlap typical of handwriting. The sample text indicates it remains legible in short phrases, with the strongest impact coming from its energetic slant and tall, narrow silhouette.