Cursive Eknaf 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, headlines, friendly, lively, romantic, handmade, elegant, personalization, warmth, flair, quickness, legibility, calligraphic, compact, fluid, looped, pen-like.
A slanted, calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin contrast and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented with a narrow overall footprint, alternating between smooth loops and sharper, angled joins for a brisk rhythm. Ascenders and descenders are long and expressive, and the capitals are more flourished, using sweeping entry strokes and occasional looped structure for emphasis. Numerals follow the same pen-driven logic, combining slender stems with soft curves and modest terminals.
Best suited to display use where a personal, handwritten signature feel is desired: invitations, greeting cards, social posts, boutique branding, and packaging accents. It works well for headlines, pull quotes, and short statements, and can also complement minimal layouts as an expressive secondary typeface alongside a simple sans for body copy.
This script conveys a personable, upbeat tone with a sense of quick, confident handwriting. Its crisp contrast and lively slant add a slightly dressy, celebratory feel while remaining approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, stylish pen lettering that feels human and spontaneous while staying readable in short phrases. Its contrast and energetic slant suggest an aim for refined charm—more polished than casual handwriting, but not as formal as traditional copperplate.
The uppercase set shows the most character, with varied flourishes and distinctive loop treatments, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, flowing rhythm. Tight, narrow proportions and strong stroke contrast make it most effective at medium to large sizes where the fine hairlines can remain clear.