Cursive Podon 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, quotes, romantic, personal, whimsical, elegant, handwritten charm, calligraphic flair, signature feel, friendly display, looping, monoline, bouncy, flourished, lively.
A flowing cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes are smooth and slightly brush-like, with tapered entries and exits and frequent loop construction in ascenders and capitals. Letterforms are compact and upright in their internal counters, while long, curving swashes and occasional cross-strokes add flourish. Spacing is naturally irregular in a hand-drawn way, creating a soft baseline bounce and a cohesive, connected texture in words.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, and pull quotes. It reads best when given generous size and line spacing so the loops and swashes have room, and it can add a signature-like accent in logos or headers when paired with a restrained sans or serif.
The overall tone feels personal and expressive, like neat modern calligraphy used for notes or invitations. Its loops and gentle swells give it a romantic, upbeat character, while the clean, uncluttered forms keep it approachable rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to emulate contemporary handwritten calligraphy: fluid connections, looped structure, and a confident slanted pace that prioritizes charm and individuality over strict uniformity. Its consistent gesture and decorative capitals suggest a focus on expressive headings and personable, celebratory messaging.
Capitals are especially decorative, often built from tall entry strokes and open loops that can extend above the line and into neighboring space. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, slightly slanted forms that match the script’s cadence.