Cursive Urnup 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, casual, retro, lively, friendly, handmade feel, display impact, friendly tone, brush lettering, retro charm, brushy, rounded, looped, bouncy, textured.
A slanted, brush-pen script with rounded forms and a compact lowercase. Strokes show subtle pressure changes and occasional roughened edges, giving an inked, slightly textured finish rather than a perfectly smooth outline. Letterforms are lively and bouncy with generous curves, looped entries, and tapered terminals; connections are implied through cursive structure even when individual letters remain distinct. Capitals are expressive and swashy, while numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm with curved, open shapes.
Well suited for branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly handmade voice, as well as posters, invitations, and social media graphics where a casual script adds personality. It works best in headlines, short phrases, and logo-like settings where the brush texture and swashy caps can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a handcrafted energy that reads as informal and approachable. Its brushy texture and buoyant rhythm add a touch of vintage sign-painting charm, making text feel conversational and animated rather than formal or reserved.
Likely designed to mimic quick brush lettering with a controlled, repeatable rhythm—capturing the spontaneity of hand-drawn script while staying consistent enough for display typography. The emphasis appears to be on warmth, motion, and an expressive headline presence.
Word shapes form a strong diagonal flow due to the consistent slant, and the rounded joins help maintain smooth reading in short lines. The texture is most noticeable in heavier curves and terminals, which can add character at display sizes and create a more organic, less clinical impression.