Cursive Ekbab 13 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, social posts, packaging, branding, invitations, casual, airy, friendly, modern, handmade, handwritten feel, expressive caps, quick script, friendly display, brushy, monolinear, slanted, looping, open forms.
A lively, handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and a light, brush-pen feel. Strokes read mostly monolinear with subtle pressure swell at curves and terminals, and many letters finish in tapered, flicked endings. Capitals are tall and expressive with generous loops and occasional flourishes, while lowercase letters stay compact with simple joins and a slightly bouncy baseline. Overall spacing is open, with narrow letterforms and plenty of white space, giving the writing a quick, breezy rhythm.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display text where a casual handwritten voice is desired, such as quotes, social media graphics, lifestyle packaging, boutique branding, and informal invitations. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like quick handwritten notes with a touch of elegance. Its flowing motion and soft terminals feel approachable and contemporary rather than formal or calligraphically strict.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident handwriting with a brushy texture and clean readability. It prioritizes fluid movement, expressive capitals, and an airy page color for contemporary, friendly display settings.
Connections are selective rather than continuously linked, which helps keep counters open and improves clarity in mixed-case text. Distinctive looped shapes in letters like B, Q, R, and the rounded numeral forms add character, while the restrained stroke weight keeps longer lines from feeling heavy.