Cursive Ehliv 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, lively, friendly, approachable, personal, handwritten voice, signature look, quick note, modern casual, brushy, monoline, rounded, looping, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with smooth, rounded forms and an overall monoline feel. Strokes appear slightly tapered at turns and terminals, with soft joins and occasional open connections that keep the rhythm airy rather than tightly linked. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with long ascenders/descenders and simplified, loop-forward capitals that read quickly. Numerals match the hand-drawn cadence with curved, informal shapes and consistent stroke texture.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display text where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging labels, social posts, headlines, and pull quotes. It can also work for informal invitations or greeting-style applications, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting copy.
The font conveys an easygoing, upbeat handwritten tone—more like a quick, confident note than a formal calligraphic script. Its energetic slant and bouncy curves feel contemporary and personable, suggesting warmth and spontaneity without looking messy.
The design appears intended to capture a quick brush-script signature feel: fluid, friendly, and legible, with consistent movement and minimal ornamentation. Its compact forms and smooth connections suggest a focus on modern, everyday usability rather than formal script tradition.
In running text, the forward lean and narrow set create a fast visual tempo, while the relatively open counters and smooth curves help maintain clarity. The capitals are decorative but restrained, and the overall texture stays even across words, making it feel cohesive in longer phrases.