Cursive Ekbes 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, casual, friendly, lively, personal, crafty, handwritten warmth, quick notes, expressive display, compact headlines, brushy, looped, tall, bouncy, organic.
A narrow, right-leaning handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and softly tapered terminals. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation, with rounded joins, occasional looped counters, and a mix of connected and lightly separated letters that keeps the rhythm informal. Proportions are tall with long ascenders and descenders, and the lowercase is compact relative to the overall height, giving the line a springy, vertical energy. Letterforms favor smooth, continuous curves over sharp angles, while capitals are simple and gestural, designed to lead into the word rather than stand apart.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where an informal handwritten voice is desired, such as brand marks, product labels, invitations, greeting cards, and social posts. It also works nicely for pull quotes and headings, especially when paired with a simple sans for body copy.
The font reads as relaxed and personable, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes or packaging. Its narrow, energetic flow and brushy texture add warmth and spontaneity, lending an approachable, crafted tone rather than a formal calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting in a compact, space-efficient form. Its tall, narrow letters and consistent rightward motion prioritize expressive flow and a friendly tone over strict uniformity, making it effective for contemporary, craft-forward display typography.
Spacing and stroke endings create a slightly textured, hand-rendered color on the page, with occasional flourish-like strokes on capitals and select lowercase letters. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying slim and upright-leaning with minimal ornament.