Script Efbut 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, invitations, playful, retro, friendly, lively, casual, hand-lettered feel, approachability, display impact, retro flair, expressiveness, brushy, calligraphic, bouncy, rounded, organic.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with smooth curves and tapered terminals. Strokes show moderate thick–thin variation and slightly irregular, hand-drawn edges that keep the texture lively without looking messy. Letterforms are compact and upright-to-leaning with rounded bowls, open counters, and a bouncing baseline feel; connections are suggested by the cursive construction, while many letters remain clearly separated for readability. Capitals are simplified and bold, with soft wedge-like starts and finishes that echo sign-painter forms.
Works best for display uses such as posters, packaging, logos, and short headline phrases where its brushy movement can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also suit casual invitations or social graphics, especially when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The font projects an upbeat, informal charm with a lightly vintage, hand-lettered flavor. Its rhythmic slant and rounded forms feel welcoming and energetic, suggesting personal, expressive writing rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a controlled, legible structure. It prioritizes personality and momentum—using tapered strokes, rounded joins, and a lively cadence—to deliver an approachable script suitable for modern casual branding and display.
Numerals and capitals carry the same brush modulation and rounded shaping, giving headings and short phrases a cohesive, handcrafted look. The overall rhythm is consistent across the set, with occasional quirky proportions that add personality and emphasize the handmade character.