Cursive Ekliw 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, expressive, lively, romantic, handwritten tone, approachability, elegant casual, personal touch, brushy, fluid, looping, slanted, calligraphic.
A compact, right-slanted script with a brush-pen feel and clear stroke modulation. Letterforms lean on tall ascenders and long, swinging descenders, while the lowercase stays relatively small, giving the face a delicate vertical rhythm. Strokes taper into pointed terminals and occasional teardrop-like joins, with a mix of connected and lightly separated forms that keeps the texture airy. Capitals are simplified and narrow with gentle swashes, designed to sit comfortably beside the lowercase without overpowering it.
This font works well for short-to-medium display copy where a handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting materials, and social graphics. It’s especially effective for headings, signatures, and pull quotes where the slanted brush texture can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick, stylish handwriting with a bit of flair. Its narrow, flowing rhythm reads as modern and upbeat while still carrying a soft, romantic note from the looping forms and tapered finishes.
The design appears intended to deliver a polished handwritten look—fluid and energetic, with restrained swashes and a consistent brush rhythm—so it feels expressive without becoming overly ornate.
Counters are generally open and rounded, helping the script remain readable despite the tight proportions. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slanted forms and minimal ornamentation so they blend naturally into text settings.