Script Efnen 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, refined, classic, inviting, formal elegance, calligraphic flair, decorative caps, cursive readability, calligraphic, looping, slanted, flowing, delicate.
A formal, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and lively, brush-like stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with sharp hairlines, fuller downstrokes, and tapered terminals that suggest a pen or pointed-brush construction. The x-height sits low relative to tall ascenders and deep descenders, creating a graceful, elongated rhythm. Curves are smooth and looping, counters are compact, and the overall spacing stays airy enough for the joins and entry/exit strokes to read cleanly in words.
This script performs best in short to medium settings where its loops and contrast can breathe—such as invitations, announcements, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging accents, and headline or logo work. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The font conveys a polished, romantic tone—fluid and expressive without feeling casual. Its high-contrast sweeps and refined terminals give it a dressy, occasion-ready personality suited to formal messaging and elegant branding.
The design appears intended to deliver an upscale handwritten feel with controlled calligraphic contrast and an easy, continuous cursive rhythm. It aims for legibility in connected text while retaining flourish in capitals and expressive terminals for display impact.
Uppercase forms lean toward display-like flourishes and varying entry strokes, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive flow. Numerals echo the same slanted, calligraphic treatment, with open curves and tapered ends that keep them visually aligned with the letters.