Cursive Ehnum 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, casual, energetic, expressive, friendly, retro, handwritten feel, dynamic motion, display impact, casual warmth, brushy, slanted, looping, compact, punchy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with compact proportions and a lively handwritten rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure changes and tapered endings, with rounded turns and occasional sharp flicks that suggest quick, confident writing. Letterforms lean forward with tight counters and relatively narrow spacing, while ascenders and descenders are long and swinging, adding vertical movement. Connections are suggested in the lowercase through entry/exit strokes, but the overall feel remains clean and consistent rather than overly textured.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its brushy energy can lead: headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It also works well for invitations or informal editorial pull quotes where a friendly handwritten voice is desired.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with a confident, street-sign/marker-like immediacy. Its forward slant and brisk terminals give it a sense of motion, while the generous loops and curved joins keep the tone warm and approachable. The overall impression lands between modern casual script and a slightly retro brush-lettered look.
The design appears intended to emulate fast brush lettering that feels personal and dynamic, prioritizing expressive motion and strong silhouette over formal calligraphic refinement. It aims to deliver an attention-grabbing handwritten style that remains consistent enough for repeatable display use.
Capitals are decorative and swooping, pairing well with the simpler lowercase for mixed-case emphasis in headlines. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, using rounded shapes and tapered strokes that blend naturally with text settings. At smaller sizes, the narrow shapes and tight counters may benefit from a touch of extra tracking for clarity.