Cursive Ifvi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, casual, friendly, energetic, handmade, retro, handwritten feel, casual tone, expressive caps, brush lettering, display impact, brushy, slanted, rounded, bouncy, textured.
A lively handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and brush-pen construction. Strokes show modest contrast with tapered entries and exits, and occasional swelling through curves that suggests pressure changes. Letterforms are compact with tight spacing, rounded bowls, and a slightly irregular baseline that creates a bouncy rhythm. Connections are intermittent rather than fully continuous, and terminals often finish with quick flicks and soft hooks, reinforcing a spontaneous, drawn-by-hand feel.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a personal, handcrafted tone is desired—such as logos, product packaging, café menus, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a simple sans for supporting copy, especially when used at larger sizes where the brush texture and rhythmic slant remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with an upbeat, personal voice that reads like quick note-taking or a casual signature. Its energetic movement and brushy texture give it a playful, slightly nostalgic character suited to approachable messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush lettering with a casual cadence—delivering an authentic handwritten impression while keeping consistent proportions and recognizable forms across the alphabet.
Capitals are expressive and looped, functioning like swashy initials that add emphasis in display settings. The numerals follow the same brisk, handwritten logic, with open shapes and angled strokes that maintain the script’s momentum.