Cursive Timen 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, invitations, playful, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, brush lettering, personal tone, expressive display, casual branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, expressive, soft terminals.
A lively brush-script face with a forward slant and rounded, ink-rich strokes. Letterforms show noticeable stroke modulation from pressure, with softened joins and tapered terminals that mimic a marker or brush pen. Proportions feel compact with buoyant curves and occasional swashy turns, and spacing is slightly irregular in a natural handwritten way. Capitals are simplified and upright-leaning with broad strokes, while lowercase forms carry the main rhythm through looping bowls and descenders.
Best suited to short to medium display copy where the brush texture and casual flow can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, greeting cards, and event invitations. It also works well for branding accents or pull quotes when paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous handwritten energy that reads personal rather than formal. Its brushy texture and bouncy rhythm suggest informality and warmth, making it feel conversational and contemporary.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick brush lettering with confident, rounded strokes and an easy, personable rhythm. It prioritizes expressive movement and handcrafted charm over strict uniformity, aiming for a friendly display voice.
Legibility remains strong at display sizes, but the dense strokes and energetic connections can begin to clump in tighter settings. Descenders (notably in g, j, y) add flourish and motion, and the numerals keep the same handwritten texture with varied widths for an organic flow.