Cursive Efkay 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, invitations, branding, quotes, packaging, elegant, romantic, personal, lively, refined, handwritten realism, elegant flourish, signature feel, expressive display, calligraphic, looping, fluid, slanted, monolinear feel.
A flowing, right-slanted script with an even, pen-like stroke and gentle contrast. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmically spaced, with long entry/exit strokes and frequent looped constructions in both capitals and lowercase. Ascenders are tall and expressive while the x-height sits noticeably low, giving the line a lofty, airy profile. Terminals tend to be tapered and slightly hooked, and many shapes suggest a continuous handwritten motion even when characters are set separately.
Well-suited to signature-style branding, invitations and announcements, short quotes, and boutique packaging where a handwritten flourish is desirable. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the loops, joins, and narrow counters remain clear and the calligraphic rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is graceful and personable, balancing polish with an informal handwritten warmth. Its looping capitals and energetic slant create a romantic, signature-like character that feels friendly and expressive rather than rigid or mechanical.
This design appears intended to emulate quick, confident handwriting with a refined calligraphic finish. The tall ascenders, looping caps, and consistent forward slant aim to deliver an elegant, personal voice for display and accent typography.
Capitals feature prominent swashes and occasional enclosed loops (notably in forms like Q and Z), which can add flourish in display settings. In running text, the low x-height and narrow proportions produce an elegant texture, while the strong cursive motion keeps the line feeling dynamic.