Cursive Ekmin 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, branding, packaging, posters, headlines, casual, expressive, friendly, handmade, modern, handwritten feel, signature style, modern casual, expressive display, brush-pen, textured, slanted, looping, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with a lively rhythm and visibly tapered stroke ends that mimic lifted pen pressure. Letterforms are compact and upright-to-right-leaning, with tall ascenders and descenders that add vertical sparkle while keeping the overall footprint tight. Strokes show subtle irregularities and slight wobble, reinforcing an authentic hand-drawn feel; joins are fluid in places but many characters also stand comfortably on their own, creating a mixed connected/non-connected flow. Counters are generally open and oval, and terminals frequently finish in quick flicks or hooks that keep word shapes energetic.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where its brush texture and motion can be appreciated—social posts, packaging callouts, café menus, boutique branding, and poster headlines. It can also work for quotes and invitations when set with generous spacing and paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The font reads as personable and spontaneous, with an upbeat, conversational tone. Its brushy texture and quick gestures suggest informal notes, contemporary lifestyle branding, and friendly messaging rather than formal stationery. The narrow, brisk letterforms give it a modern, efficient energy while still feeling handcrafted.
The design appears intended to capture fast, natural brush handwriting with controlled consistency for repeatable typography. It prioritizes expressive stroke movement, compact word shapes, and a contemporary handwritten signature feel for attention-grabbing display use.
Uppercase forms are tall and gestural with simplified, calligraphic constructions, while lowercase maintains a consistent forward lean and frequent entry/exit strokes that help words feel continuous. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple shapes and tapered finishes, aligning well with the text style.