Script Gupu 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, headlines, posters, invitations, friendly, retro, playful, charming, informal, hand-lettered feel, friendly branding, decorative flow, signage look, rounded, looped, brushy, bouncy, monoline.
A slanted, connected script with rounded terminals and a largely monoline stroke that swells slightly at curves. Letterforms are compact and rhythmic, with a modest x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders that create a lively vertical cadence. Many capitals and lowercase joins feature soft loops and entry/exit strokes, producing smooth word shapes with occasional flourished terminals. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with simple, rounded forms that harmonize with the alphabet.
This script works best for short-to-medium display text where its connected flow and looping forms can be appreciated—such as logos, product packaging, café/retail signage, posters, and greeting or invitation-style typography. It can also serve as an accent font paired with a clean sans for longer layouts.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a nostalgic, mid-century sign-painting feel. Its bouncy rhythm and soft curves read as upbeat and approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to provide an easygoing, hand-lettered script that stays readable while offering a decorative, flowing presence. It balances casual brush-like movement with consistent construction to create cohesive word shapes in branding and display settings.
Capitals show simplified calligraphic gestures that stay legible while still feeling hand-drawn, and the slant is consistent across the set. The texture is smooth and even, favoring continuous connections and rounded counters over sharp pen-contrast effects.