Cursive Ribal 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, friendly, playful, casual, warm, approachable, handmade feel, casual voice, expressive display, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, lively, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, built from rounded strokes and soft, blunted terminals. The letterforms lean forward with an energetic rhythm, mixing open counters and compact joins that create an uneven, human cadence. Stroke weight stays generally consistent while showing natural pressure changes at curves and turns, and spacing varies slightly from glyph to glyph for an organic flow. Capitals are tall and prominent with simple, loopy structures, while lowercase forms are compact and often connect smoothly in text.
This font suits short-to-medium phrases where a personal, upbeat voice is desired—brand marks, café menus, packaging callouts, posters, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It reads best at display sizes, where the brushy stroke texture and informal connections can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is cheerful and conversational, like quick marker lettering used for notes or friendly signage. Its bouncy movement and rounded shapes keep it lighthearted and personable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting with consistent legibility and a natural, imperfect rhythm. It emphasizes friendliness and momentum, aiming for an authentic hand-lettered feel in headlines and expressive copy.
Ascenders and capitals stand out strongly against the compact lowercase, giving lines a distinctive up-and-down texture. Numerals match the handwritten character and keep the same rounded, slightly irregular construction, helping mixed text feel cohesive.