Cursive Sywi 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social graphics, packaging, branding, posters, quotes, casual, expressive, lively, friendly, conversational, handwritten realism, brush lettering, personality, speed and motion, display impact, brushy, tapered, looping, gestural, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with tapered entries and exits and crisp thick-to-thin modulation. Strokes show a slightly textured, hand-drawn edge with quick joins, occasional open counters, and narrow, upright proportions that keep words compact. Capitals are tall and energetic with simplified, calligraphic structures, while lowercase forms lean on long ascenders/descenders and a small x-height for a light, airy rhythm. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with flowing curves and sharp terminals, maintaining a cohesive, drawn-in-one-go feel.
This font suits short to medium display text where a human, handwritten voice is desirable—social media graphics, product packaging accents, boutique branding, invitations, and headline treatments on posters. It works best at larger sizes where the contrast and tapered detailing remain clear, and as an accent paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with an upbeat rhythm that reads like quick, confident handwriting. Its contrast and sweeping curves add a touch of flair without feeling formal, making it feel approachable, modern, and expressive.
The design appears intended to emulate fast brush lettering—capturing the pressure changes and swing of a real pen while staying legible in words and short phrases. It prioritizes personality and motion, offering a handwritten signature-like presence for contemporary, casual applications.
Letter connections vary from tight joins to near-separated strokes, which reinforces the natural handwriting character. Spacing is lively rather than mechanical, and the design relies on gesture and stroke momentum more than strict symmetry, helping it feel authentic and spontaneous in text.