Cursive Vilu 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, quotes, posters, packaging, social media, casual, lively, handmade, expressive, friendly, handwritten feel, energy, informality, personal tone, brush texture, brushy, slanted, looping, springy, textured.
A slanted, brush-pen script with tapered entries and exits, medium stroke modulation, and slightly textured edges that suggest a dry brush or marker. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with tall ascenders/descenders and a notably low x-height that gives the lowercase a petite, tucked-in feel. Strokes move with quick, directional momentum, producing occasional angular joins and uneven terminals that read as intentionally hand-drawn rather than mechanically polished. Spacing is lively and variable, with many letters designed to connect fluidly in running text.
This font suits short to medium-length display settings where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as headlines, pull quotes, packaging callouts, invitations, and social graphics. It performs best at sizes where the brush texture and tight proportions remain clear, and where its energetic rhythm can be a focal point.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, like quick handwritten notes or energetic headings. Its brisk slant and brushy contrast add a sense of motion and personality, balancing friendliness with a slightly edgy, spontaneous feel.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting—fast, confident strokes, compact proportions, and natural variation—while staying coherent enough for set phrases and expressive display copy.
Uppercase forms are simplified and gestural, pairing well with the more connected lowercase without looking overly ornate. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with narrow proportions and brisk curves that keep them visually consistent with the text style.