Cursive Ekguf 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, headlines, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, personal, expressive, handwritten feel, casual warmth, expressive motion, modern script, brushy, looped, rounded, bouncy, slanted.
A lively cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, brush-like strokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact lowercase bodies and prominent ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, airy rhythm. Strokes taper subtly at joins and terminals, mixing rounded turns with occasional sharper flicks, and the overall construction suggests fast, confident handwriting rather than rigid calligraphy. Numerals and capitals follow the same flowing logic, with open counters and varied terminal shapes that keep the texture organic.
Well-suited for short display copy where a handwritten voice is desired: brand marks, packaging labels, café or boutique signage, social posts, and invitation-style materials. It performs best at larger sizes where the lively terminals and loops can be appreciated, and in contexts where an informal, human touch is more important than strict uniformity.
The font feels informal and personable, like a quick handwritten note with a bit of flair. Its looping forms and energetic rhythm read as upbeat and approachable, lending a warm, conversational tone without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to emulate quick, fluid handwriting with a brush-pen feel, balancing readability with expressive motion. The tall proportions and looping joins emphasize personality and momentum, aiming for a modern, friendly script look that stands out in display applications.
Spacing and width vary naturally from glyph to glyph, giving lines a hand-drawn cadence and slightly uneven color that suits script styling. The tall extenders and compact lowercase make the silhouette expressive, especially in mixed-case settings where capitals add flourish without overwhelming the line.