Cursive Ehmun 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, headlines, packaging, social media, casual, energetic, friendly, personal, lively, handwritten feel, signature style, expressive display, casual warmth, brushy, looping, slanted, fluid, rhythmic.
A slanted, brush-pen script with tapered strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with a quick, continuous rhythm that suggests fast handwriting. Stroke modulation is noticeable, moving between heavier downstrokes and lighter connecting strokes, and many joins are implied by proximity rather than fully connected construction. Uppercase forms are tall and gestural with occasional loops and entry swashes, while lowercase stays compact with tight counters and a relatively small x-height feel; ascenders and descenders add a prominent, lively vertical sweep.
This font works best for short to medium-length display copy where a casual, handcrafted voice is desired—such as branding accents, posters, packaging callouts, invitations, and social graphics. It is particularly effective at larger sizes where the brush texture and rhythmic slant can read clearly.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a confident signature or handwritten note. Its brisk, slightly dramatic slant and brushy texture add energy and expressiveness without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush handwriting—capturing the spontaneity of a marker or brush pen while keeping forms consistent enough for repeated use in display typography.
Curves tend to be open and simplified, prioritizing speed and flow over strict symmetry. Spacing and stroke endings retain a hand-drawn irregularity that contributes to authenticity, and numerals follow the same brisk, handwritten rhythm with simple, legible shapes.