Script Hirud 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, greeting cards, friendly, retro, playful, warm, casual, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, retro flavor, monoline, rounded, looping, connected, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded script with a steady, mostly monoline stroke and soft terminals. Letterforms lean forward and connect smoothly, with frequent looped joins, generous entry/exit strokes, and occasional swashy capitals. Proportions are compact in the lowercase with short extenders relative to the cap height, while counters stay open enough to keep the dense stroke weight readable. Overall rhythm is bouncy and informal, with slightly varied letter widths that reinforce a hand-drawn flow.
Best suited for short to medium lines where its bold, looping forms can shine—brand marks, headlines, packaging labels, invitations, and poster-style messaging. It also works well for social graphics and friendly signage, but the dense stroke weight and connected script suggest avoiding very small sizes or long body copy.
The font conveys a warm, personable tone with a nostalgic, sign-painter charm. Its looping connections and soft curves feel inviting and upbeat, making text read like an enthusiastic handwritten note or a cheerful storefront script.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident, approachable script that feels hand-rendered yet consistent, with strong presence for display typography. It emphasizes smooth connectivity and rounded forms to create an upbeat, retro-leaning personality without relying on high contrast or delicate details.
Capitals show the most personality, using prominent loops (notably in letters like B, D, G, and R) that create strong word shapes in display settings. Numerals are simple and sturdy, matching the rounded stroke and maintaining the same friendly, handwritten cadence.