Cursive Elbey 15 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, contemporary, handwritten feel, personal tone, modern script, quick brush, monoline, brushy, slanted, looping, bouncy.
A lively, brush-pen script with a consistent, low-contrast stroke and a forward slant. Letterforms are tall and narrow with long ascenders and descenders, and many shapes are built from quick, tapered entries and exits that create a drawn-in-one-breath rhythm. Connections are frequent in lowercase, while uppercase forms read as loose, standalone initials with simplified loops and open counters. Spacing is compact and the overall texture is light, with occasional stroke swell at turns that reinforces the handwritten feel.
Well-suited for short to medium headlines where a personal, handwritten tone is desired—such as brand marks, packaging callouts, social posts, quotes, and invitations. It can also work for bylines or accent text when paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The tone is informal and upbeat, evoking quick notes, personal messages, and contemporary lifestyle branding. Its motion and slight irregularities feel human and spontaneous rather than polished or formal, giving text an approachable, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and charm of brush handwriting in a clean, consistent script that stays legible while retaining natural movement and individuality.
Distinctive looped forms in letters like g, y, and z add personality, and the tall caps help create emphasis at the start of words. Numerals are similarly slender and handwritten, matching the script rhythm and maintaining a cohesive line when mixed with text.