Cursive Naras 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, social posts, posters, invites, friendly, casual, lively, playful, personal, handwritten feel, friendly branding, quick emphasis, casual display, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, looping.
A compact, brush-pen script with a forward slant and thick, rounded strokes. Letterforms are tightly set with short ascenders and descenders and a small lowercase body, while capitals are taller and more gestural. Strokes show soft terminals and occasional taper-like joins, giving the linework a marker/brush feel rather than a rigid monoline. Forms are simplified and springy, with looped constructions on letters like g, y, and z and a generally smooth, continuous rhythm across words.
Works well for short display copy where personality matters: branding marks, product packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social media graphics. It’s also a good fit for invitations, greeting cards, and quotes where a casual handwritten voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick handwritten notes with confident strokes. Its energetic bounce and rounded shapes read as approachable and upbeat, suitable for messaging that wants to feel human and informal rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to emulate confident brush handwriting with a compact footprint, balancing bold presence with quick, natural movement. The set aims for readability in short phrases while preserving an authentic, hand-drawn cadence.
The sample text shows good flow in longer lines, with consistent slant and spacing that keeps words cohesive. Numerals follow the same brushy, rounded style, and the uppercase set adds expressive variety for initials and short emphasis.