Cursive Ekbuf 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greetings, invitations, packaging, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, personal, romantic, handwritten feel, expressive caps, casual warmth, fluid motion, looping, monoline feel, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A flowing cursive script with a rightward slant and a smooth, pen-like rhythm. Strokes show gentle modulation with rounded joins, frequent looped ascenders/descenders, and soft terminals that often taper or hook. Letterforms lean on simplified, handwritten construction—open counters, compact bowls, and a lively baseline bounce—while capitals are larger and more decorative, using broad curves and occasional entry/exit swashes.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display settings where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, product packaging, café-style branding, social posts, and quote graphics. It works best at sizes where the loops and joins remain clear and the lively rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an easygoing, handwritten charm. Its looping forms and relaxed rhythm feel upbeat and inviting rather than formal, evoking notes, cards, and casual branding with a slightly romantic flair.
Designed to mimic quick, confident handwriting with a smooth cursive flow and decorative caps, balancing legibility with an expressive, informal character for friendly display typography.
In connected text, the script maintains consistent forward motion with smooth linking between many lowercase letters, while capitals tend to stand apart as more calligraphic display forms. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying simple and rounded to match the letterforms.