Cursive Andab 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greetings, invitations, quotes, packaging, social posts, whimsical, friendly, light, handmade, playful, handwritten charm, casual elegance, expressive script, space saving, loopy, bouncy, monoline feel, tall ascenders, open counters.
A narrow, upright handwritten script with tall ascenders and descenders and a lively, bouncing baseline. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thin hairlines and heavier downstrokes, with smooth, brush-pen-like curves and occasional tapered terminals. Letterforms are generally connected in running text, with generous loops and soft, rounded joins; capitals are taller and more flourishy, while lowercase stays compact with a comparatively small x-height. Overall spacing is moderate for a script, keeping words readable while preserving the drawn, informal rhythm.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a warm, handwritten tone is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, product packaging, and social media graphics. It’s especially effective at display sizes where the fine hairlines and loops can breathe, and as an accent face paired with a simple sans or serif for longer copy.
The font conveys a friendly, casual charm with a slightly whimsical, personable voice. Its slim proportions and looping movement feel airy and upbeat, suggesting hand-lettered notes or boutique craft branding rather than formal correspondence.
Designed to emulate quick, confident cursive written with a flexible pen, balancing legibility with expressive loops and tall vertical rhythm. The narrow stance and high-contrast strokes suggest an intention to keep text elegant and space-efficient while retaining a distinctly personal, handmade character.
Capitals vary in complexity, some featuring larger entry strokes and looping structures that stand out as decorative initials. Numerals are similarly hand-drawn and narrow, matching the script’s contrast and verticality. The texture remains consistent across the set, with subtle irregularities that reinforce an authentic handwritten feel.