Script Efbog 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotations, elegant, romantic, whimsical, classic, expressive, calligraphy mimic, personal touch, decorative display, boutique tone, expressive lettering, calligraphic, brushy, looping, slanted, lively.
A flowing calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and lively stroke modulation. Letterforms show brush-like entry and exit strokes, tapered terminals, and occasional sharp turns that create a crisp rhythm alongside rounded bowls and loops. Proportions are compact with relatively small lowercase bodies and tall ascenders/descenders, and spacing varies naturally to maintain a handwritten cadence. Uppercase characters are more decorative and open, while lowercase forms stay smooth and legible with frequent joining behavior and a continuous baseline flow.
This font works best for display settings where its contrast and gestural details can show—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging accents, and short headlines or pull quotes. It is especially effective when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone feels refined and personable, combining formal script elegance with a slightly playful, hand-drawn energy. It reads as romantic and boutique-minded, suitable for messages that want warmth without losing polish.
The design appears intended to emulate confident, modern calligraphy with a brush-pen feel: expressive, connected strokes, elegant capitals, and a controlled rhythm that remains readable in short-to-medium phrases.
Stroke endings often finish in light flicks or tapered wedges, and several letters feature open counters and gentle looped constructions that help clarity at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curving forms and noticeable contrast that matches the alphabet.