Cursive Ekrel 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, casual, expressive, lively, personal, modern, signature feel, quick handwriting, expressive display, casual emphasis, brushy, slanted, looping, airy, tall.
A slanted, handwritten script with quick, brush-like strokes and a lively, uneven rhythm. Letterforms are tall and compact with narrow proportions, short lowercase bodies, and frequent long ascenders/descenders that add vertical drama. Strokes taper into pointed terminals and occasional blunt, inkier touch-downs, creating a natural, pen-and-lift feel. Connections are intermittent rather than fully continuous, with generous intra-letter spacing and open counters that keep the texture light and agile.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where personality is the priority—logos, product names, packaging callouts, posters, and social content. It also works well for pull quotes or emphasis lines when paired with a calmer text face, but the brisk handwriting texture can become busy in long paragraphs or small sizes.
The overall tone feels informal and human, like fast note-taking or a confident signature. Its energetic slant and sharp, sweeping strokes give it a contemporary, slightly edgy charm while remaining friendly and approachable.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of a quick cursive hand with a brush-pen edge—prioritizing gesture, speed, and individuality over strict regularity. Its tall, compact forms and lively terminals suggest a focus on expressive display typography that feels personal and contemporary.
Capitals lean on large, gestural entry strokes and occasional looped construction, reading more like headline initials than strict calligraphic forms. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic with narrow silhouettes and brisk, directional strokes, helping maintain stylistic continuity across mixed content.