Cursive Ekkip 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, social posts, playful, casual, friendly, expressive, whimsical, handwritten feel, friendly tone, expressive display, contemporary script, brushy, monoline-leaning, looped, bouncy, organic.
A lively cursive hand with a rightward slant, brush-like stroke endings, and a gently bouncing baseline rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and upright in footprint but show clear stroke modulation, with tapered entry/exit strokes and occasional heavier downstrokes. Capitals are tall and simplified with a few looped or swashed constructions, while lowercase forms keep a compact x-height and rely on smooth, continuous curves. Spacing is tight and rhythmic, with joins that feel handwritten rather than mechanically uniform.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—titles, quotes, invitations, greeting cards, labels, and social graphics. It can also serve as an accent face alongside a clean sans in branding systems that need an approachable, human touch.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick, confident marker or brush-pen lettering. Its narrow, energetic movement and soft terminals read as upbeat and approachable, with a slightly whimsical flair suited to conversational messaging.
Designed to emulate fast, stylish cursive writing with brush-pen contrast and compact proportions, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict geometric regularity. The letterforms aim for a cohesive handwritten texture that feels contemporary and easygoing.
The set mixes smooth connections with occasional breaks, keeping it readable while preserving a natural, hand-drawn irregularity. Numerals and punctuation follow the same slanted, brushy logic, maintaining a consistent texture in running text.