Cursive Efbep 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invites, social, casual, friendly, lively, personal, airy, approachable script, quick handwriting, signature tone, casual display, brushy, fluid, looping, bouncy, openforms.
A fluid, slanted script with brush-like stroke modulation and rounded, tapered terminals. Letterforms lean strongly to the right and show a lively baseline rhythm with occasional swooping entry and exit strokes. Capitals are simplified and legible, built from broad curves and open counters rather than ornate swashes, while lowercase forms rely on smooth, continuous strokes and looped ascenders/descenders. The numeral set follows the same handwritten logic, with soft curves and a slightly uneven, natural cadence that keeps the texture informal.
Works well for logo wordmarks, product packaging accents, invitations, and short quotes where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. It’s best used at headline and subhead sizes, or in brief UI/social graphics, where the lively rhythm and tapered strokes can be appreciated without becoming visually busy.
The overall tone feels personable and upbeat, like quick handwritten notes or a signature-style heading. Its energetic slant and looping motion give it a warm, conversational character, balancing charm with enough clarity for short text.
Likely designed to provide an easygoing cursive voice that reads quickly while retaining a natural, hand-drawn spontaneity. The restrained capitals and open shapes suggest an emphasis on everyday usability for decorative text rather than formal calligraphy.
Spacing appears intentionally loose for a script, helping counters stay open and reducing collisions when letters approach connection points. Stroke endings frequently taper, reinforcing a pen/brush impression and adding sparkle at display sizes.