Cursive Efkoz 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, quotes, greeting cards, packaging, social media, casual, friendly, handwritten, energetic, personal, handwritten feel, casual elegance, expressive motion, personal tone, brush-like, looping, slanted, lively, informal.
A lively cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and brush-pen construction. Strokes show tapered entries and exits with occasional pressure-like thickening, creating a rhythmic, handwritten texture. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with tall ascenders and long, swinging descenders that add motion; capitals are larger and more decorative with open loops and sweeping terminals. Connections are frequent in running text, while individual letters remain clearly articulated through generous counters and brisk stroke turns.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a human, informal voice is desired—such as headlines, pull quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and lifestyle branding. It can work well on packaging or labels when paired with a quieter sans or serif for supporting copy.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick but confident handwriting. Its looping forms and energetic slant give it a youthful, upbeat feel that reads as personable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, fluid brush handwriting with a consistent slant and expressive terminals, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict geometric regularity. It aims to deliver an approachable script look that feels natural in connected words and distinctive in initial capitals.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a hand-written way, which enhances authenticity but can create a busy texture at small sizes. The numerals follow the same script logic, with simple, flowing shapes that match the letter rhythm.