Cursive Ehkum 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, elegant, romantic, personal, classic, fluid, signature look, handwritten warmth, boutique elegance, expressive titles, calligraphic, looping, slanted, tapered, lively.
A slanted, brush‑script style with smooth, continuous strokes and tapered terminals that suggest a flexible pen or brush. Letterforms are narrow and compact with tall ascenders and descenders, giving lines a vertical, elongated rhythm. Strokes show gentle modulation and occasional swell points, while joins stay rounded and flowing; capitals add understated loops and flourished entry strokes without becoming overly ornate. Figures follow the same handwriting logic, with simple, slightly angled forms and soft curves.
Best suited for display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, labels, and lifestyle branding where a handwritten signature feel is desired. It works well for short headlines, names, and accent text, especially at moderate-to-large sizes where the loops and tapering strokes can be appreciated.
The font reads as intimate and expressive, balancing refinement with an informal handwritten feel. Its narrow, flowing motion and modest flourishes create a romantic, boutique tone—polished enough for invitations, yet still personal and human.
The design appears intended to mimic a neat, confident cursive hand with a brushy, calligraphic finish—compact in width, lively in rhythm, and elegant in tone for premium, personal communication.
Lowercase forms keep a small body relative to the long extenders, so texture is airy and calligraphic rather than dense. The overall spacing and slant create a fast, forward movement, while the capital set provides clear emphasis for initials and short titles.