Cursive Efbab 5 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social graphics, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, airy, lively, personal, handwritten warmth, signature feel, casual elegance, expressive headlines, brushy, fluid, looped, slanted, monoline-ish.
A flowing handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and brisk, brush-like stroke behavior. Forms are built from long, tapering curves and quick terminals, with moderate thick–thin shifts that read as pressure from a pen or brush. Uppercase letters are tall and open with simple, gestural constructions, while lowercase letters show compact bodies, frequent entry/exit strokes, and occasional looped descenders (notably in letters like g and y). Spacing is loose and rhythmic, and widths vary by letter, giving words a natural, unforced cadence.
This font works well for short to medium-length text where an authentic handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, product packaging, café menus, social media graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. It is especially effective in headlines and accents paired with a clean sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like neat handwriting used for notes or a quick signature. Its light, swift gestures create an upbeat, approachable mood that suits contemporary lifestyle and craft-oriented aesthetics.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident handwriting with a hint of brush-calligraphy polish—prioritizing rhythm and personal character over strict uniformity. It aims for an expressive, everyday script that remains clear at display sizes while retaining natural variation.
The script alternates between connected and semi-connected behavior depending on letter pairs, preserving a hand-drawn feel rather than strict continuous joining. Numerals follow the same cursive, slightly calligraphic logic, with rounded shapes and simple, legible constructions that match the letterforms.