Cursive Farak 5 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, invitations, packaging, quotes, social posts, airy, intimate, elegant, whimsical, casual, personal voice, elegant script, handwritten realism, lightweight texture, monoline, looping, bouncy, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A delicate, pen-like script with a tall, slender build and subtle stroke modulation that suggests quick handwritten movement. Letterforms lean forward and frequently use open loops and long entry/exit strokes, with occasional lifted connections that keep the texture light rather than densely joined. Ascenders and descenders are prominent, giving the line a vertical, elongated rhythm, while rounded counters and soft terminals maintain a smooth, flowing silhouette. Capitals are more embellished and gestural, contrasting with the simpler, narrow lowercase and adding a calligraphic accent at word starts.
Works well for short to medium-length display settings such as signatures, name marks, invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and lifestyle packaging. It can also suit headings and pull quotes where a personal, handwritten voice is desired; for longer passages, larger sizes and comfortable leading help maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels personal and airy, like neat handwriting used for notes, invitations, or boutique branding. Its looping forms and lively rhythm read as friendly and slightly romantic, while the refined thin strokes keep it from feeling heavy or loud.
Designed to capture an elegant everyday cursive with a light touch—combining expressive capitals and looping gestures with relatively restrained lowercase forms for readable, modern handwritten typography.
Spacing is naturally irregular in a handwritten way, and the long crossbars and loops can extend into adjacent letters, so the font benefits from generous line spacing. Numerals match the light, handwritten character and appear simple and legible, with a consistent forward slant that keeps mixed text cohesive.