Cursive Ihli 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, lively, friendly, personal, retro, handwritten warmth, casual emphasis, fast script, brushy, slanted, loopy, rounded, fluid.
A slanted cursive script with smooth, brush-pen strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact with a relatively small x-height and a steady, low-contrast stroke that keeps the texture even. Curves are generous and looped, while joins are fluid and fast, giving lines a continuous handwritten rhythm. Spacing is naturally irregular in the way of handwriting, with some letters stretching wider than others and capitals showing more flourish than the lowercase.
This font works best where a human, conversational voice is needed—logos, short headlines, packaging accents, and social graphics. It also suits invitations, greeting cards, and quotes where moderate text lengths are set with generous size and leading to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick but confident handwriting in a felt-tip or brush pen. It reads energetic and friendly, with a slightly retro sign-painting or note-taking flavor rather than a formal calligraphic mood.
The design appears intended to capture quick, natural cursive writing with a brushy, continuous stroke, prioritizing momentum and personality over strict regularity. It aims for an approachable handwritten look that stays cohesive across mixed-case text and numerals.
Capitals lean toward simple, open constructions with occasional extended entry/exit strokes, while lowercase favors smooth connections and rounded bowls. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with soft curves and a consistent forward motion that matches the script’s slant.