Cursive Migad 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten warmth, expressive display, casual branding, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, monoline-ish, tapered.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and softly tapered stroke endings. Letterforms lean forward with a bouncy baseline and irregular rhythm, mixing compact joins with occasional breaks that keep the texture airy. Strokes are generally smooth and rounded, with modest contrast and slightly varied widths that suggest natural pressure changes. Capitals are tall and loop-friendly, while lowercase forms are compact and quick, producing a dense but readable handwritten color in text.
Works well for short-to-medium headlines, logos, product labels, invitations, and promotional graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also serve as an accent font paired with a neutral sans in layouts, especially for quotes, callouts, and titling.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick, confident lettering for notes, menus, or social posts. Its energetic slant and rounded forms feel upbeat and conversational rather than formal or calligraphic.
The design appears aimed at delivering an easygoing, handwritten signature-like voice with consistent, repeatable shapes while preserving the spontaneity of brush lettering. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict uniformity, making it suitable for casual display typography.
Counters stay open and simplified, and many terminals finish with small flicks that add motion. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and straightforward construction that match the script texture.