Cursive Efmes 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, modern, friendly, lively, personal, handwritten feel, signature style, casual display, expressive lettering, monoline, slanted, brushy, looping, bouncy.
A slanted, monoline handwritten script with quick, brush-pen energy and a slightly bouncy baseline. Strokes stay largely even in thickness with soft, rounded terminals and occasional tapered joins, giving it a fluid, drawn-in-one-go feel. Letterforms are compact and upright in structure but strongly right-leaning, with narrow proportions and tall ascenders/descenders that create an airy, vertical rhythm. Connections are suggestive rather than strictly continuous, and spacing varies naturally, reinforcing the informal hand-drawn character.
Best suited to short, expressive text where handwriting character is an asset: logos and personal brands, packaging callouts, social posts, quotes, and informal invitations. It performs well at display sizes where the narrow, slanted forms and tall extenders can be appreciated, while very small sizes may reduce clarity due to the tight proportions and handwritten variability.
The font reads as relaxed and personable, like a fast signature or note written with a felt-tip/brush pen. Its looping forms and energetic slant give it a contemporary, upbeat tone that feels expressive without becoming overly ornate. Overall it communicates warmth and spontaneity rather than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, confident handwritten look—part signature, part brush script—balancing legibility with natural irregularity. Its narrow build and consistent stroke weight aim to keep words compact while still feeling fluid and energetic.
Capitals are notably taller and more gestural, providing strong entry points for headlines and names. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic—simple, slightly irregular forms that match the script’s rhythm—making them visually consistent in casual settings.