Cursive Efluf 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, energetic, personal, lighthearted, handwritten feel, approachability, expressive display, quick rhythm, flowing, brushy, monoline-ish, looped, slanted.
A lively cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and brush-pen construction. Strokes show rounded terminals and subtle swelling at curves, producing a smooth, calligraphic rhythm without sharp angles. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with tall ascenders/descenders and modest bowls, giving words a quick, upright flow even as characters connect. Capitals are simplified and swashy but remain readable, while lowercase forms lean on continuous joins and looped counters for momentum.
Works well for short-to-medium display copy where a handwritten voice is desired, such as logos, product labels, greeting cards, invitations, social posts, and pull quotes. It is especially effective for headings and highlight phrases paired with a neutral sans or serif for supporting text.
The font reads like fast, confident handwriting: warm, informal, and conversational. Its bouncy joins and soft curves create an approachable tone that feels personal rather than formal or corporate. The overall impression is upbeat and human, suited to messaging that wants to sound spontaneous and friendly.
Designed to emulate an everyday brush-script handwriting style that is legible, flowing, and personable. The goal appears to be quick, natural movement and a cohesive word shape, balancing informal charm with enough structure to hold up in display settings.
Spacing and joins create a continuous baseline motion, with occasional open connections that keep individual letters distinguishable. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, using smooth curves and simple, pen-led shapes that match the script texture. The narrow build helps longer words stay compact, while the pronounced slant amplifies the sense of speed.