Cursive Puha 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, warm, personal, handmade feel, approachability, expressive caps, energetic tone, brushy, looping, bouncy, monoline, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with smooth, brush-pen curves and a slightly right-leaning, forward rhythm. Strokes are mostly monoline with subtle swelling at curves and terminals, and the forms favor rounded bowls, open apertures, and occasional looped ascenders/descenders. Uppercase letters are tall and gestural with prominent swashes and varied entry/exit strokes, while lowercase maintains a light, flowing connection logic with some letters linking and others ending cleanly depending on shape. Numerals are simple and handwritten in spirit, matching the soft curves and casual stroke endings.
This font works best where a friendly, human touch is desired—brand marks, boutique packaging, invitations and greeting cards, social posts, and short headline treatments. It remains legible in brief lines and title-case settings, while longer paragraphs may feel busy due to the animated rhythm and expressive capitals.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a cheerful, conversational energy. Its looping capitals and buoyant rhythm read as approachable and slightly whimsical rather than formal or calligraphically strict.
The letterforms suggest an intention to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with an upbeat, contemporary feel. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict uniformity, aiming to make text feel written rather than typeset.
The design mixes consistent stroke texture with intentionally irregular handwritten spacing and letter-to-letter variation, which enhances authenticity. Capitals carry much of the personality through larger gestures and occasional flourish, making them effective for emphasis in short phrases.