Cursive Efkay 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, quotes, friendly, casual, personal, graceful, approachable, handwritten feel, quick note, soft elegance, clean script, airy, fluid, pen-like, streamlined, rounded terminals.
A flowing cursive with a consistent rightward slant and streamlined, pen-like strokes. Forms are narrow and elongated, with rounded joins, open counters, and restrained loops that keep the texture airy. Capitals are prominent and sweeping, while the lowercase has compact bodies with tall ascenders and simple, unobtrusive terminals; numerals follow the same handwritten logic with soft curves and light entry/exit strokes.
Works well for invitations, greeting cards, personal stationery, and lifestyle branding where a human touch is desired. It also suits quotes, headlines, and short callouts on packaging or social graphics, especially when paired with a simple sans for body text.
This script conveys a relaxed, personable tone with a hint of elegance. The quick, slanted rhythm and smooth curves feel informal and friendly, while the tidy cadence keeps it from feeling messy or overly playful.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident handwriting while maintaining clarity and even rhythm in running text. It balances expressive cursive movement with simplified shapes so it stays legible at typical display and short-text sizes.
The sample text shows a smooth baseline flow with minimal abrupt stroke changes, creating an even gray value across words. Capitals are noticeably larger and more gestural, helping with emphasis in titles and names, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, quick handwritten cadence.