Cursive Pikew 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social media, packaging, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, personal, approachable, handwritten charm, personal tone, casual display, friendly branding, looped, bouncy, fluid, lively, informal.
A lively, pen-script style with a rightward slant and gently irregular rhythm. Strokes show modest contrast with tapered terminals and frequent looped joins, while letterforms stay narrow and slightly tall, especially in ascenders and capitals. The lowercase has compact bodies and buoyant, cursive construction, with smooth curves, occasional open counters, and simplified forms that keep the texture light. Capitals are more flourish-forward, using larger entry/exit swashes and occasional cross-stroke accents that add emphasis without becoming ornate.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a personal, handwritten feel is desired—greeting cards, invitations, product packaging, café-style signage, and social graphics. It also works nicely for pull quotes, headers, and accent text when paired with a more neutral companion for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick but confident handwriting. Its looping forms and bouncy cadence feel upbeat and personable, lending a handcrafted charm that reads as informal and inviting rather than formal or rigid.
Designed to emulate everyday cursive writing with a smooth, looping flow and a spirited, informal texture. The goal appears to be a legible, personable script that feels handmade and expressive while remaining consistent enough for repeated use across titles and brand accents.
Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a natural handwritten cadence in text. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with rounded shapes and slight slant, making them blend comfortably into wordy settings rather than standing out as rigid figures.