Cursive Ekboj 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, romantic, playful, casual, whimsical, friendly, handcrafted feel, expressive display, modern calligraphy, signature style, friendly tone, brushy, monoline-ish, loopy, slanted, bouncy.
A flowing, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show clear pressure modulation—hairline entry/exit strokes paired with thicker downstrokes—creating crisp contrast and a slightly calligraphic texture. Letterforms favor rounded bowls, soft terminals, and frequent looped constructions, with occasional open joins that keep the texture airy rather than densely connected. Capitals are tall and gestural with sweeping curves and modest flourish, while the lowercase is compact with short extenders and a bouncing baseline that adds movement in text.
Best suited for short display text such as logos, boutique branding, product packaging accents, social media graphics, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It can also work for headings or hero lines when paired with a calm sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and personable, reading like quick, confident handwriting dressed up with brush-calligraphy contrast. It feels upbeat and informal, with a romantic, boutique-like charm that suits expressive messaging more than restrained corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic modern brush lettering: fast, fluid strokes with expressive contrast, compact proportions, and friendly loops that create an approachable, handcrafted signature feel.
In the samples, word shapes remain legible at display sizes thanks to strong stroke contrast and clear silhouettes, while the narrow proportions and tight interior counters can look busy if set too small. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, rounded forms and brisk terminals that match the script’s pace.