Cursive Menow 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, energetic, casual, confident, friendly, expressive, handwritten feel, speedy motion, casual emphasis, signature look, brushy, slanted, compact, looping, angular.
A lively cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes read like a brush-pen or marker: rounded starts and finishes, occasional tapered joins, and subtle thick–thin modulation that comes from speed and pressure rather than strict calligraphy. Letterforms are simplified and rhythmic, with tight counters, frequent loops in ascenders/descenders, and a generally connected flow in text. The numerals and capitals keep the same brisk, handwritten construction, with firm diagonals and slightly irregular stroke edges that reinforce an organic, drawn feel.
Well-suited to logos, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics where an energetic handwritten voice is desired. It also works for short headlines, quotes, or signature-style accents, especially when set with ample tracking or paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, conveying quick, confident handwriting rather than formal penmanship. It feels modern and informal, with a slightly sporty swagger that reads well for friendly, attention-grabbing phrases.
Designed to capture the look of swift brush handwriting in a consistent, reusable form—prioritizing momentum, personality, and a connected cursive line over meticulous stroke construction.
The lowercase appears relatively small against the tall ascenders and descenders, giving lines a dynamic vertical profile. Spacing is compact and the joining behavior is fairly continuous, so longer words form a smooth, fast-moving stroke rhythm that favors display sizes over dense body text.