Cursive Madi 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, social media, packaging, energetic, casual, expressive, sporty, friendly, hand lettering, display impact, signature feel, motion, brushy, slanted, compact, looping, high-contrast.
A brush-script style with a strong rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and tapered, with visible pressure modulation and pointed terminals that mimic a loaded brush or marker. Letterforms are predominantly connected in running text, with looping joins and occasional lifted strokes that create lively rhythm. Uppercase forms are larger and more flamboyant, while the lowercase is tighter and more compact, producing a clear hierarchy and fast handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same angled, brushy construction with simplified, swift shapes.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, event promos, apparel graphics, and social media headlines where an energetic handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for logos, labels, and packaging accents when used at sizes that allow the brush joins and tapered terminals to remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, evoking quick signature writing and energetic hand-lettering. Its brisk slant, bold presence, and sharp brush endings give it a dynamic, sporty feel that reads as confident and personable rather than delicate or ceremonial.
Designed to deliver a bold, fast cursive look that simulates confident brush lettering. The construction emphasizes momentum, connection, and expressive stroke contrast to create an engaging, signature-like display script.
The texture is smooth and consistent rather than rough or dry-brushed, with clean curves and crisp edges. Spacing appears relatively tight and the connected flow becomes more pronounced in longer words, reinforcing a continuous, handwritten line.