Cursive Efgab 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, casual, energetic, friendly, contemporary, expressive, handwritten feel, display impact, friendly tone, quick lettering, brushy, slanted, dynamic, compact, rounded.
This font is a slanted, brush-pen style script with compact proportions and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes appear smooth and slightly tapered, with rounded turns and occasional pointed terminals that mimic quick marker or brush pressure. Letterforms lean forward consistently, with tight counters and relatively short extenders, creating a dense, efficient texture in words. Connections are suggested by flowing entry and exit strokes, while individual letters remain clearly shaped for readability in short phrases.
It works best for short display copy such as headlines, quotes, posters, and social graphics where its energetic stroke and compact width can stand out. It’s also well-suited to packaging, labels, and casual branding applications that benefit from a handwritten, personable feel.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, with a spontaneous, personal note. Its quick, brushy movement reads as modern and approachable rather than formal or calligraphic, giving headings a lively, conversational character.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick brush lettering—confident, fluid, and slightly condensed—so designers can add a human, expressive signature to modern display typography.
Uppercase forms are simplified and gesture-driven, matching the lowercase’s fast, handwritten construction. Numerals follow the same slanted, drawn rhythm, helping mixed-content lines (dates, prices, short codes) look cohesive.