Cursive Ekled 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, wedding, invitations, elegant, romantic, handwritten, expressive, lively, handwritten flair, elegant display, expressive emphasis, signature style, looping, brushed, calligraphic, slanted, airy.
A lively, slanted script with pronounced stroke contrast that alternates between hairline connectors and heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and upright in rhythm, with compact counters and a notably small x-height relative to the tall ascenders and descenders. Terminals are tapered and often slightly brushed, giving strokes a hand-drawn edge rather than a perfectly polished outline. The set shows variable character widths and a flowing baseline that keeps words moving, with occasional open joins and simplified connections for clarity.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its thin connectors and tall extenders can breathe—such as logos, boutique branding, packaging accents, invitations, and social or editorial headlines. It works particularly well when paired with a simple sans or a restrained serif for body copy, letting the script carry the expressive emphasis.
The overall tone is refined yet personable—like quick, confident pen lettering used to add warmth and flourish. Its sweeping capitals and looping forms lean romantic and celebratory, while the brisk slant and high contrast keep it feeling energetic rather than formal or static.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, stylish handwriting with a calligraphic feel—prioritizing expressive rhythm, elegant contrast, and decorative capitals for display-driven typography.
Capitals are especially prominent, with long entry strokes and generous curves that create strong word shapes in headings. Numerals appear similarly slanted and calligraphic, matching the script rhythm and contrast so they feel integrated in display settings.