Cursive Ekdal 12 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, expressive, handwritten charm, casual elegance, display script, personal tone, looping, bouncy, monoline feel, calligraphic, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and springy rhythm. Strokes show brush-pen behavior with tapered entries and exits, giving many letters a soft thick–thin modulation without feeling rigidly calligraphic. Letterforms are compact and upright-to-looping, with rounded bowls, tall ascenders/descenders, and frequent open counters that keep the texture airy. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, and terminals often finish with small hooks or curls that add motion.
Well-suited for logos, packaging, and small headline phrases where an approachable handmade voice is desirable. It also works nicely for invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics, especially when set with generous tracking or paired with a simple sans for contrast.
The font reads warm and personable, like quick but confident handwriting. Its looping forms and buoyant spacing create an upbeat, slightly whimsical tone that feels conversational rather than formal.
Designed to capture an informal, brushy cursive look with charming loops and animated movement. The emphasis appears to be on personality and flow for display settings rather than strict uniformity for long passages.
Capitals are especially decorative, featuring prominent loops and occasional flourish-like cross strokes that stand out in headings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, rounded shapes and a consistent forward momentum.