Cursive Ekrus 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, packaging, invitations, posters, friendly, lively, casual, warm, playful, personal, expressive, dynamic, handmade, tapered, calligraphic, rounded, compact, flowing.
A slanted cursive hand with smooth, continuous strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation that suggests a flexible nib or brush-pen influence. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with tall ascenders/descenders and rounded bowls that keep the texture soft despite the strong contrast. Terminals are clean and tapered, and the overall spacing creates a quick, flowing line that maintains consistent momentum across words.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, social graphics, invitations, packaging highlights, and pull quotes. It also works for headings and subheads that need warmth and motion, especially when paired with a more neutral text face for longer reading.
This script feels lively and personable, with an easy, conversational tone. Its brisk slant and rhythmic joins give it a friendly, upbeat energy that reads as informal and approachable rather than ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident handwriting with a refined calligraphic edge. It prioritizes fluid connectivity and expressive stroke modulation to create a distinctive signature-like texture in continuous text.
Uppercase forms are prominent and loopier, adding flair at the start of words, while lowercase forms maintain steady connections and a consistent forward rhythm. Numerals match the script’s contrast and slant, keeping a cohesive feel in dates and short numeric strings.