Cursive Ekbek 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, headlines, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten feel, brush lettering, expressive display, signature style, casual clarity, brushy, fluid, looped, airy, slanted.
A lively cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and brush-pen stroke behavior. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with frequent entry/exit strokes, occasional connective joins, and tapered terminals that suggest quick, confident writing. Capitals are larger and more gestural than the lowercase, with sweeping ascenders and open bowls; lowercase forms are compact with tall, narrow proportions and slender counters. Numerals are similarly handwritten, with simple, rounded construction and consistent stroke rhythm.
Well suited to short to medium-length text where a handwritten signature-like voice is desirable—such as branding accents, packaging labels, invitations and greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics. It can also work for headlines and subheads when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a neat note written with a brush pen. Its quick strokes and looping forms create an energetic, upbeat feel that reads as approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with a natural, human cadence—balancing legibility with expressive movement. It aims to provide a contemporary handwritten look that feels spontaneous yet controlled for display-oriented typography.
Spacing and letter widths vary naturally across glyphs, reinforcing the handwritten cadence. The design mixes open, airy shapes (notably in rounded letters) with occasional heavier downstrokes, producing a rhythmic texture that works best when allowed some breathing room.