Cursive Efbid 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, personal, retro, handwritten feel, informal tone, signature look, expressive display, human warmth, brushy, loose, slanted, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms show a lively rhythm with gently shifting widths and subtle contrast from pressure-like thick–thin transitions. Curves are generous and slightly exaggerated in places (notably bowls and loops), while joins stay fluid and readable rather than tightly knotted. The overall texture is even and confident, with a consistent rightward lean and softly tapered ends that keep the forms light on the page.
Well suited for short to medium display copy such as packaging labels, café or boutique branding, posters, quotes, and social media graphics where a personable handwritten tone is desired. It can also work for invitations and greeting-style materials, especially when set with generous line spacing and enough size to preserve the brush details.
The font reads as approachable and informal, like quick but practiced handwriting done with a felt-tip or brush marker. Its energetic slant and springy curves give it a cheerful, conversational tone suited to warm, human messaging. The look leans slightly nostalgic, evoking mid-century sign or note styles without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of everyday cursive while retaining enough consistency for repeatable typesetting. Its brush-like modulation and upbeat slant aim to deliver a friendly, handmade voice that feels quick, natural, and expressive in headlines and signature-style applications.
Capitals are expressive and prominent, helping with emphasis in titles, while lowercase maintains a steady cursive flow with clear word shapes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying smooth and rounded for a cohesive set. Spacing and connections appear relaxed, producing an airy script color that remains legible at display and larger text sizes.