Cursive Efdey 13 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, posters, invitations, casual, friendly, expressive, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, signature style, brushy, looping, slanted, monoline-ish, bouncy.
A lively cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and brush-pen modulation. Strokes are smooth and slightly tapered, with rounded terminals and occasional spur-like flicks that mimic quick handwriting. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and a very low x-height relative to long ascenders and descenders. Rhythm is fluid and slightly bouncy, and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, hand-drawn feel.
Works well for short-to-medium headlines, packaging accents, social graphics, invitations, and pull quotes where a human, handwritten voice is desired. It’s best used at display sizes or with generous tracking for improved readability, especially given the small x-height and brisk cursive joins.
The font reads as personable and spontaneous, like confident note-taking or a quick signature. Its energetic loops and brisk stroke endings give it a warm, approachable tone suited to informal messaging and lifestyle branding.
Designed to capture fast, natural handwriting with a brush-like stroke and a slightly condensed silhouette, providing an expressive script that feels authentic and informal while still maintaining consistent letter construction across the set.
Uppercase forms are simplified and swashy without becoming overly ornate, helping headings feel dynamic while remaining legible. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with open shapes and gentle curves that match the script’s pace.