Cursive Arnus 5 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, invitations, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, expressive, human warmth, casual branding, brush lettering, expressive display, brushy, textured, bouncy, rounded, energetic.
This font presents a brush-pen handwriting look with tapered strokes and visible pressure modulation that creates crisp thick–thin transitions. Letterforms are narrow and compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and the lowercase shows a relatively small x-height compared to the capitals. Curves are rounded and slightly irregular in a natural way, with soft terminals, occasional hooked entries, and gentle baseline bounce. Spacing and widths vary subtly by glyph, reinforcing an organic, drawn rhythm while maintaining consistent overall proportions and a clear, upright slant.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where its brushy contrast and narrow, tall forms can add personality. It can also suit invitations, greeting cards, and short quotes, especially at medium to large sizes where the textured stroke modulation remains clear.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and upbeat, like quick marker lettering used for personal notes or casual branding. Its energetic stroke modulation and lively rhythm give it a friendly, approachable voice with a slightly crafty, handmade feel.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush lettering with an upright, compact stance—delivering an expressive handwritten voice that feels spontaneous yet controlled for contemporary display typography.
In text, the repeated brush texture and narrow proportions create a strong, graphic color that works best when given breathing room. The numerals and capitals share the same brush logic and tall silhouette, helping headings and short statements feel cohesive.