Cursive Ekkiy 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, airy, casual, elegant, friendly, romantic, handwritten feel, signature look, expressive display, personal tone, looping, swashy, fluid, brushy, monoline-ish.
A flowing cursive script with a brisk rightward slant and a light, brush-pen feel. Strokes are smooth and tapered, with modest contrast that comes from pressure-like thickening on downstrokes and finer entry/exit strokes. Letterforms are narrow and compact with generous ascenders and descenders; many shapes rely on looped construction (notably in g, y, j, and Q) and long, sweeping terminals. Uppercase characters read as simplified, single-stroke gestures with occasional swash-like cross strokes, while lowercase forms keep a consistent rhythm and rounded joins that suggest connected writing even when set as separated glyphs. Figures are slender and slightly calligraphic, matching the script’s angled baseline energy.
Works well for short display settings such as logos, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a handwritten signature feel is desired. It can also suit pull quotes or headings when set with ample size and breathing room; for long text, its small x-height and lively forms may reduce readability at smaller sizes.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick, confident handwriting with a polished edge. It feels lighthearted and expressive, suitable for warm messages and stylish personal branding rather than formal corporate communication. The looping strokes and soft tapering add a romantic, boutique character without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to emulate quick, stylish cursive writing with brush-like taper and expressive loops, balancing legibility with a personal, crafted impression. The proportions and gestures prioritize a graceful handwritten cadence and a distinctive silhouette for branding and display.
The very small x-height relative to tall ascenders gives the font a high, wiry silhouette and increases the prominence of capitals. Stroke endings are often flicked or softly curved, creating a lively texture in words; spacing and widths vary from letter to letter in a natural handwritten way.