Cursive Ekmas 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, elegant, romantic, lively, personal, refined, handwritten elegance, signature feel, fluid connectivity, expressive display, brushy, looping, slanted, monoline accents, tall ascenders.
A slanted cursive script with a tall, airy structure and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics a pointed brush or flexible pen. Strokes are smooth and continuous with frequent looped joins, long ascenders and descenders, and narrow internal counters that give the letters a clean, vertical rhythm despite the forward lean. Terminals taper softly and many forms show gentle entry/exit strokes, creating a flowing baseline connection and a lightly calligraphic texture in words.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy where a handwritten signature feel is desired, such as branding marks, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works nicely for pull quotes, headings, and accent text when paired with a simple sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone feels graceful and expressive, balancing casual handwriting character with a polished, contemporary finish. Its quick, fluid motion reads as friendly and personal, while the contrast and tall proportions add a touch of sophistication suitable for more upscale or romantic messaging.
Designed to emulate quick, confident cursive written with a flexible tool, prioritizing continuous flow, expressive loops, and a refined contrast pattern. The intent appears to be a modern, stylish script that remains legible in phrases while delivering a personable, handcrafted impression.
Uppercase letters are especially elongated and gestural, functioning well as lead-in initials, while lowercase maintains consistent joining behavior for smooth word shapes. Numerals share the same handwritten slant and tapering terminals, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed text.