Cursive Ekliw 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotations, social media, elegant, romantic, lively, personal, airy, signature feel, handwritten charm, refined display, expressive emphasis, brushy, calligraphic, looped, fluid, expressive.
A flowing script with a brush-pen feel, marked by pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and narrow with long ascenders and descenders, creating an airy vertical rhythm and a compact horizontal footprint. Strokes taper to fine terminals, and many joins are smooth and rounded, with occasional lifted connections that keep counters open and prevent the texture from becoming too dense. Capitals are simplified but expressive, often built from sweeping entry strokes and soft loops that add momentum without heavy ornamentation.
Well-suited for short to medium headlines where a handwritten signature effect is desired—such as logos, boutique branding, wedding or event stationery, product packaging, and pull quotes. It also works nicely for overlays and social posts where expressive rhythm and elegant contrast help text stand out.
The overall tone is warm and personable, balancing casual handwriting energy with a polished, calligraphic sheen. Its brisk slant, sharp tapers, and buoyant loops suggest friendliness and motion, while the contrast and clean curves add a touch of sophistication.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering: narrow, upright-to-slanted forms with crisp contrast and smooth joins that read as natural handwriting while maintaining a refined, display-ready finish.
The texture alternates between connected and semi-connected behavior, giving words a natural, handwritten cadence. Numerals and several lowercase forms use simple, pen-like constructions that match the script’s stroke logic, helping mixed text feel cohesive.