Cursive Wigu 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, invitations, casual, expressive, personal, lively, relaxed, handwritten feel, brush texture, casual display, human warmth, brushy, textured, organic, irregular, spontaneous.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with quick, tapered strokes and visibly uneven ink edges that suggest a dry marker or light brush drag. Letterforms are compact and upright-to-right-leaning, with narrow bowls and tight internal counters, while ascenders and capitals rise prominently above the small lowercase body. Strokes show natural modulation—thicker on downstrokes, thinner on upstrokes—with occasional angular joins and slight wobble that keep the texture hand-made. Connectivity is mixed: many lowercase letters link fluidly, but the rhythm still reads as discrete, handwritten forms rather than a perfectly continuous script.
This font works best when you want a hand-drawn voice in short to medium lines—headlines, pull quotes, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and informal invitations. The textured strokes and compact forms are strongest at display sizes, where the brush character and tapering can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a fast note or a hand-lettered caption. Its lively texture and slightly erratic rhythm add energy and spontaneity, giving text a human, conversational feel.
The design appears intended to capture quick, real handwriting with a brushy tool, prioritizing natural movement and texture over strict regularity. It aims to provide an easygoing script look that feels authentic and energetic in contemporary display settings.
Capitals are simple and open, designed to lead into following letters without heavy ornamentation. Numerals follow the same brush logic and feel consistent in texture and slant, making them suitable for casual numeric callouts and short figures.