Cursive Apgit 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, greeting cards, playful, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, expressive display, modern brush, personal tone, brushy, expressive, bouncy, organic, rounded.
A brush-pen style script with a forward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation that suggests pressure-based strokes. Forms are compact and tall, with narrow overall proportions and a springy rhythm created by varied stroke lengths and slightly irregular terminals. Curves are smooth and rounded, while joins and entry/exit strokes feel quick and gestural; many capitals include looped or swashed constructions that add movement. Counters are generally open and simplified, and the texture alternates between bold downstrokes and fine connecting strokes for a crisp, high-contrast silhouette.
Best suited to short, expressive text such as logos, product names, headers, invitations, and social posts where a handcrafted voice is desired. It can work well in packaging and lifestyle branding when used with ample size and contrast against the background, and paired with a quiet sans or serif for supporting copy.
The font reads as personable and spontaneous, like quick hand-lettering done with a flexible brush. Its energetic swashes and lively stroke contrast give it an upbeat, conversational tone that feels informal rather than ceremonial.
Designed to emulate modern brush calligraphy with a quick, informal pace—prioritizing character and motion over strict uniformity. The prominent swashes and contrast appear intended to create eye-catching, personable display typography for contemporary, upbeat messaging.
Capitals are especially decorative and can dominate a line, while lowercase maintains a simpler, more linear flow. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a hand-drawn way, contributing to an authentic texture; at smaller sizes the thin connectors may become delicate compared to the heavier downstrokes.