Cursive Ekbom 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, branding, packaging, friendly, romantic, playful, casual, crafty, handwritten warmth, casual elegance, personal tone, decorative display, looping, brushlike, bouncy, smooth, calligraphic.
A fluid, slanted script with brushlike stroke modulation and a lively handwritten rhythm. Letters show tapered entries and exits, rounded bowls, and frequent loop construction in forms like g, y, j, and Q. Capitals are tall and airy with simple, gestural structures, while lowercase forms stay compact with short bodies and long, curling ascenders/descenders that add movement. Spacing and letter widths vary subtly, creating an organic texture; joins appear mostly in the running text, with occasional non-connecting shapes that keep the flow informal rather than rigidly cursive.
This font performs well in short to medium settings where a handwritten voice is desired—event invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, social posts, boutique branding, and packaging accents. It’s especially effective for headlines, names, and emphasized phrases where its loops and tall capitals can provide character.
The overall tone is warm and personable, balancing elegance with an everyday, handmade feel. Its bouncy slant and soft curves read as inviting and slightly romantic, with a playful ease that suits conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic smooth, confident handwriting with a touch of calligraphic flair—delivering a personal, crafted look that remains legible and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Long descenders and looping terminals can create expressive silhouettes, especially in mixed-case words and numerals; the figures are simple and handwritten, matching the script’s informal cadence. The italic lean and contrasty strokes give it a polished look while still retaining natural pen-like irregularity.