Cursive Uhlag 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, expressive, friendly, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, casual voice, brush lettering, expressive display, brushlike, slanted, looping, calligraphic, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms show a lively baseline rhythm with slightly irregular widths and generous, rounded joins that suggest quick, confident writing. Capitals are flowing and simplified rather than ornate, while lowercase forms lean on open counters, looped descenders, and occasional entry/exit strokes that create a softly connected feel without strict continuous joining. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with sweeping curves and angled terminals that maintain the handwritten momentum.
Well-suited for display and short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging callouts, event invitations, quotes, and promotional graphics. It performs best at larger sizes where the contrast, loops, and tapered terminals remain clear.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—energetic and approachable with a hint of spontaneity. Its brushy contrast and forward slant give it a dynamic, upbeat character suited to warm, conversational messaging rather than formal typography.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with a modern, casual cadence—balancing legibility with expressive movement. The overall construction aims for an authentic handwritten look, emphasizing gesture, contrast, and fluid forms over strict typographic regularity.
Stroke contrast is visually prominent in curved letters and diagonals, producing a calligraphic sparkle at display sizes. Spacing appears slightly loose and variable, which enhances the natural handwritten texture but can make long passages feel busy at smaller sizes.