Cursive Ehkum 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, elegant, romantic, lively, personal, refined, signature, elegant script, personal touch, headline flair, refined handwriting, calligraphic, looping, slanted, monoline feel, airy.
A slanted cursive script with smooth, flowing joins and a calligraphic, pen-like rhythm. Strokes taper gently at entries and exits, with moderate thick–thin modulation that reads like pressure from a pointed pen rather than rigid construction. Letterforms are narrow and tall with long ascenders and descenders, while the lowercase shows a notably small x-height that emphasizes the vertical movement. Terminals are often hooked or softly pointed, and several capitals feature sweeping introductory strokes that add flourish without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, and romantic or celebratory materials where a personable script is desired. It also works for boutique branding, packaging accents, and short quotes or headings where the narrow, flowing forms can add sophistication without heavy ornament.
The overall tone is graceful and expressive, balancing polish with an informal handwritten charm. It feels romantic and slightly vintage-leaning, with a light, airy cadence that suggests a quick but practiced hand. The restrained flourishes keep it approachable while still signaling elegance.
The design appears intended to emulate a neat, stylish handwritten signature with calligraphic finesse. Its narrow, vertically oriented proportions and delicate entry/exit strokes aim to deliver an elegant script presence that remains readable in short to medium-length settings.
The rhythm is consistent across the alphabet, with clear, repeated stroke behaviors and smooth curvature that maintains legibility in continuous text. Capitals tend to be more decorative than the lowercase, creating a strong contrast between headline initials and body-letter flow. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with rounded forms and angled stress that harmonize with the letters.