Cursive Ipkib 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, personal, light, personal voice, everyday script, friendly branding, casual emphasis, monoline, hand-drawn, looping, bouncy, rounded.
A lively, handwritten script with a monoline feel and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes are smooth and slightly bouncy, with rounded turns, occasional looped bowls, and subtly tapered entry/exit terminals that mimic a quick pen. Letterforms are compact with tight counters and a narrow overall footprint, while capitals add extra flourish through longer lead-in strokes and open, airy curves. Spacing feels natural and varied, supporting an informal rhythm rather than a rigid, mechanical cadence.
Well-suited to short to medium text where a personal touch is desired—greeting cards, invitations, social graphics, packaging callouts, and pull quotes. It also works nicely for headings or brand accents when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body copy.
The tone is warm and approachable, evoking quick notes, journaling, and informal signage. Its gentle irregularities and flowing curves communicate a human, conversational voice that reads as cheerful and easygoing rather than formal or corporate.
Designed to capture the feel of fast, confident handwriting in a clean, consistent script that remains readable while still expressing personality. The emphasis appears to be on a friendly, everyday voice with just enough flourish in the capitals to add charm.
Capitals show the most personality, with distinctive swashes and extended curves that can become focal points at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same pen-written logic, staying simple and legible with a casual, handwritten cadence.