Cursive Imdab 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invites, friendly, casual, playful, personal, lively, human warmth, handwritten realism, expressive display, everyday script, monoline, rounded, looping, fluid, bouncy.
A fluid, monoline script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded terminals. Strokes feel pen-drawn and continuous, with soft curves, occasional entry/exit hooks, and gently looping forms in letters like g, y, and Q. Capitals are taller and more gestural than the lowercase, adding a handwritten rhythm; overall spacing is compact and the letterforms stay light and open despite frequent joins and overlaps.
Works best for short-to-medium phrases where the flowing script can carry personality—logos, boutique branding, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social posts. It can also serve as an accent style paired with a neutral sans or serif for headers, pull quotes, and signature-like sign-offs.
The tone is approachable and conversational, like neat everyday handwriting with a touch of flourish. It reads as upbeat and informal, suited to messaging that aims to feel human, warm, and spontaneous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture an easy, handwritten cadence with clean, consistent stroke weight and a lightly flourished script structure. It prioritizes friendliness and momentum in word shapes, delivering a natural note-like feel that remains legible in display settings.
Distinctive features include tall, narrow capitals with simplified structures, a single-storey lowercase a, and looped descenders that add movement in words. Numerals follow the same smooth, pen-like construction, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text.