Cursive Efkoz 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, playful, handmade feel, personal tone, brush script, casual display, brushy, rounded, fluid, bouncy, expressive.
A slanted, brush-pen script with fluid joins and a lively baseline. Strokes show subtle pressure changes and tapered terminals, with rounded turns and occasional sharp, flicked entry/exit strokes. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with tight counters and energetic loops; capitals are larger and more gestural, often starting with a pronounced lead-in stroke. Overall rhythm is smooth but intentionally irregular, reinforcing a natural handwritten cadence.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display settings such as logos, product packaging, café menus, social media graphics, greeting cards, and invitations. It also works nicely for pull quotes and headings where an informal, human touch is desired, especially at larger sizes where the stroke tapering remains clear.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—like quick marker lettering used for notes, labels, or informal branding. Its bouncy movement and soft curves feel approachable and modern, while the brushy texture adds warmth and spontaneity.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with natural variation and momentum, balancing legibility with expressive movement. The goal appears to be a versatile signature-style script that feels contemporary, personal, and energetic in display use.
Uppercase forms read as standalone, signature-like shapes that pair well with the connected lowercase. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms, rounded curves, and slight stroke modulation that keeps them consistent with the script.