Cursive Parih 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, personal, playful, artful, energetic, handwritten feel, signature style, brush energy, friendly display, brushy, expressive, slanted, looping, lively.
A loose, handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and quick, brush-pen rhythm. Strokes show natural pressure changes, with tapered entries and exits and occasional heavier downstrokes that give the letterforms a lively, slightly textured feel. Uppercase forms are tall and gesture-driven, often starting with long leading strokes, while lowercase letters are compact with modest joins and open counters. The overall spacing is airy and the baseline is subtly dynamic, reinforcing an organic, written-by-hand cadence.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where a human, hand-rendered voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging labels, posters, social graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. It performs best at larger sizes where the subtle stroke tapering and loops remain clear and the energetic rhythm can read as intentional.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone with a breezy, conversational energy. Its brisk strokes and looping gestures feel creative and upbeat, suggesting spontaneity rather than formality. The overall impression is friendly and contemporary, like handwritten notes or quick signature-style lettering.
Designed to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with an expressive slant and natural stroke modulation. The emphasis appears to be on character and momentum—prioritizing a personal, crafted feel for display use over rigid regularity.
Ascenders and capitals frequently extend well above the main body, creating a vertical, calligraphic silhouette that stands out in mixed-case settings. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, fluid constructions that match the script’s tempo.