Cursive Efluf 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, greeting cards, social media, casual, friendly, lively, personal, retro, handwritten feel, casual warmth, compact display, quick cursive, fluid, rounded, looping, brushed, informal.
A flowing, right-leaning handwritten script with smooth, continuous movement and rounded turns. Strokes are mostly monoline with gently softened terminals, giving it an even, pen-like color without sharp contrast. Letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow spacing and frequent joining in lowercase, producing a quick, rhythmic texture. Ascenders and descenders are long and looped, and capitals are simplified, swashy forms that stay relatively light and streamlined.
Works best for short to medium settings where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—logos, packaging accents, café or boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and social graphics. It can also function as an expressive display script for headlines where a lively, informal tone is appropriate.
The overall tone feels conversational and upbeat, like fast, confident handwriting in a note or card. Its buoyant slant and looping strokes add warmth and a slightly nostalgic, everyday charm rather than a formal calligraphic presence.
Designed to simulate natural, quick cursive writing with consistent stroke weight and an easy, friendly cadence. The narrow proportions and flowing connections suggest an emphasis on fitting compact headlines while maintaining a handwritten authenticity.
The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and a consistent forward motion. The ampersand and looping descenders (notably in letters like g, y, and j) add decorative moments that can stand out in headlines, while the tight rhythm can read as energetic when set in longer lines.