Cursive Efdey 10 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social graphics, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, personal, lively, relaxed, handwritten warmth, signature feel, casual display, human texture, brushy, slanted, rounded, looping, monoline-leaning.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, brush-like strokes. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded terminals, occasional tapered joins, and a rhythm that alternates between tight counters and longer, sweeping exits. Capitals are prominent and gestural, while the lowercase shows simple, cursive construction with frequent single-storey forms and soft loops (notably in letters like g, y, and z). Numerals follow the same drawn-with-a-pen feel, mixing open curves and brisk, angled strokes for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, handcrafted voice is desirable—logos, product labels, café or boutique branding, greeting cards, invitations, and social media headlines. It also works well for pull quotes or poster titling where the lively rhythm can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, like quick, confident note-taking or a personal signature. Its energetic slant and flowing shapes feel upbeat and conversational rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to capture an authentic handwritten script look with quick, flowing movement and clear readability. The intent appears to balance casual charm with enough structure and consistency to function reliably in display settings.
Spacing and connections read as naturally handwritten: some letters appear more tightly joined while others break slightly, creating a realistic, human cadence. The stroke contrast stays restrained, with subtle thick–thin changes that suggest pressure variation instead of strict calligraphic modulation.