Script Aslem 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, romantic, vintage, lively, personal, calligraphy mimic, signature style, elegant display, expressive headlines, calligraphic, slanted, looped, brushed, fluid.
A slanted, calligraphic script with a brush-pen feel and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes are smooth and taper to fine, pointed terminals, with frequent entry/exit swashes and occasional looped forms (notably in capitals and descenders). Letterforms are generally compact and upright in their internal construction but lean forward consistently, with narrow counters and a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline. Connections are suggested by flowing stroke direction, while many characters remain discretely formed with clear spacing, supporting word-shape clarity in mixed-case settings.
This font works best for short to medium-length display copy such as wedding or event invitations, beauty and lifestyle branding, product packaging, social graphics, and pull quotes. It can also serve as an accent companion to a restrained serif or sans for logos and titles where a graceful handwritten signature is desired.
The tone is refined and expressive, balancing formal script polish with an approachable handwritten warmth. Its flowing curves and lively stroke contrast give it a romantic, boutique feel suited to tasteful, celebratory messaging rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush-calligraphy: elegant stroke contrast, fast handwritten motion, and tasteful flourishes that elevate initial caps and key words while keeping overall forms readable.
Capitals are prominent and decorative without becoming overly ornate, providing strong initial-letter emphasis in headlines. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with smooth curves and tapered endings, making them feel integrated with the letterforms.