Cursive Ekgig 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, logotypes, elegant, romantic, classic, whimsical, airy, signature feel, calligraphic display, elegant emphasis, decorative caps, handwritten charm, calligraphic, flowing, swashy, looping, graceful.
A flowing cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and crisp, calligraphic modulation between hairlines and heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall with generous ascenders and descenders, giving lines a vertical, ribbon-like rhythm. Strokes terminate in tapered points and small hooks, and many capitals feature restrained swashes and entry strokes that read like pen-written forms. The lowercase shows compact bodies with delicate joins and occasional open counters, while numerals follow the same handwritten, slightly bouncing baseline with tapered ends.
This script is well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging accents, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a signature-like, elegant touch is desired, especially at sizes large enough to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is refined and expressive, balancing formality with a personable handwritten feel. Its thin hairlines and sweeping curves suggest invitations and signature-like wording, while the lively stroke endings add a light, playful charm rather than strict ceremony.
The design appears intended to emulate a quick yet polished calligraphic hand—narrow, slanted, and contrasty—aimed at expressive display typography rather than dense text. It prioritizes graceful motion, tapered terminals, and decorative capitals to create a distinctive, upscale handwritten voice.
Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, offering a clear hierarchy for titles and initials. The tight proportions and tall structure make spacing feel brisk and energetic, and the strong stroke contrast emphasizes a pen-on-paper impression in longer words.