Script Efgow 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, headlines, branding, packaging, certificates, elegant, vintage, romantic, refined, formal, formal penmanship, display elegance, handwritten warmth, brand signature, calligraphic, looping, slanted, swashy, fluid.
A slanted, calligraphic script with smooth, continuous strokes and a pen-like rhythm. Letterforms show moderate thick–thin modulation, with tapered entries and exits, rounded bowls, and occasional looped terminals. Capitals are larger and more expressive, featuring extended strokes and gentle flourishes that contrast with more compact lowercase forms. Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, contributing to an organic, handwritten cadence while maintaining consistent overall structure.
This script is well suited to short-to-medium display text where its loops and italic flow can be appreciated—wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, certificates, and editorial headlines. It performs best when given enough size and breathing room to prevent the swashes and connections from feeling crowded.
The font conveys a classic, polished sense of handwriting—graceful and slightly old-world, with a romantic, ceremonial tone. Its flowing connections and confident curves suggest formality without becoming overly ornate, giving it a poised, personal character.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, formal penmanship with a consistent slant and controlled contrast, offering an expressive but readable script for upscale display work. Its capital flourishes provide moments of emphasis while the lowercase maintains a steady, connected texture for cohesive wordmarks and titles.
Uppercase letters can introduce prominent swashes that create strong word-shapes and may affect line length and spacing in display settings. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with smooth curves and angled stress that harmonize with the alphabet.