Script Efrug 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, energetic, friendly, retro, casual, confident, impact, handmade feel, motion, display emphasis, brushy, rounded, looping, inclined, high-impact.
A heavy, brush-pen script with an assertive rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes show visible pressure modulation, with broadened downstrokes and tapered entries/exits that create a lively, painted rhythm. Letterforms are rounded and slightly condensed, with frequent joining behavior and occasional broken connections that keep the texture informal. Capitals are prominent and swashy, while the lowercase maintains a steady x-height and a dense, dark typographic color; numerals follow the same brushed, slightly irregular stroke endings for consistency.
Best suited for short display settings where strong personality and high contrast against the page are desired—logos, posters, packaging callouts, and social graphics. It also works well for event titles, menu headers, and apparel-style typography where a bold handwritten script can carry the message.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a vintage sign-painting flavor and a bold, expressive presence. It feels sporty and promotional rather than delicate, projecting warmth and momentum through its brisk slant and punchy strokes.
Designed to emulate confident brush lettering with a fast, painterly cadence and a compact, impactful silhouette. The goal appears to be a script that reads quickly in large sizes while retaining the spontaneity and charm of hand-painted strokes.
Counters are generally tight and curves are generously rounded, which increases impact at display sizes. The stroke endings often finish with soft hooks or flicks, adding motion and a hand-rendered authenticity; spacing appears compact, reinforcing a cohesive, headline-forward texture.