Cursive Ekrun 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, quotes, elegant, romantic, lively, personal, vintage, handwritten charm, signature look, elegant display, decorative caps, calligraphic, looping, swashy, slanted, bouncy.
A flowing cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant, high-contrast strokes, and tapered terminals that suggest a pointed-pen influence. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and a relatively small lowercase body height compared to the ascenders and descenders. Strokes alternate between hairline entry/exit strokes and heavier downstrokes, producing a rhythmic, written texture. Many glyphs feature open loops and occasional swashes, and spacing feels slightly irregular in a natural, handwritten way while remaining visually consistent across the set.
Well-suited to invitations, wedding collateral, boutique branding, and packaging where a graceful handwritten signature feel is desired. It can also work for short headlines, pull quotes, and social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the contrast and loops have room to breathe.
The font reads as graceful and personable, balancing refinement with an informal, handwritten charm. Its looping forms and crisp stroke contrast give it a romantic, slightly vintage feel, while the energetic slant and bounce keep it lively rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate stylish everyday handwriting with a calligraphic edge—prioritizing expressive word shapes, elegant contrast, and decorative capitals to create a distinctive, personable voice for display settings.
Capitals are notably expressive with long, curved lead-ins and varied widths, helping words start with a decorative flourish. Numerals echo the script’s contrast and slant, with simplified forms that remain cohesive beside the letters.