Cursive Dalan 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, crafty, approachable, handwritten realism, informal warmth, expressive display, personal tone, brushy, rounded, lively, informal, monoline-ish.
This font presents an energetic brush-pen handwriting look with a strong, dark stroke and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are slightly slanted and loosely cursive in construction, with frequent joining tendencies and smooth, looped shapes in characters like g, y, and j. Strokes show natural hand pressure with subtle thick–thin modulation and occasional tapering at turns, while counters stay open enough to keep the texture readable. Proportions are tall and compact with tight, upright rhythm and a bouncy baseline feel that adds movement to lines of text.
It performs best in short to medium-length display settings where the brush texture and cursive flow can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, packaging, social graphics, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also work for pull quotes or labeling where a friendly, handmade voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick marker notes or a confident signature. Its lively irregularities and brushy texture give it a personable, handmade charm suited to relaxed, upbeat messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting with a smooth, connected rhythm and a confident, personal tone. It prioritizes expressiveness and immediacy over strict uniformity, aiming for an authentic hand-lettered look that stays legible in typical display sizes.
Uppercase forms read as simplified handwritten capitals that pair smoothly with the lowercase, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and slight quirks that reinforce the informal, crafted character.