Cursive Efkiy 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, headlines, social media, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, retro, handwritten feel, brush lettering, quick rhythm, display impact, brushy, slanted, looping, tapered, dynamic.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and tapered stroke endings that suggest a flexible pen or brush. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with rounded joins, occasional sharp turn-ins, and slightly irregular, hand-drawn contours. Letterforms are generally narrow and tall, with compact counters and a brisk rhythm; connections are implied by the cursive construction even when letters don’t fully join. Ascenders and capitals are prominent and sweeping, while lowercase forms stay relatively compact, reinforcing a brisk, upright flow despite the italic angle.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its energetic stroke texture and slanted rhythm can read clearly—logos, product packaging, promotional headlines, quotes, and social graphics. It can work for brief subheads or emphasis in editorial layouts, but the lively brush modulation may feel busy at very small sizes or in long passages.
The font reads as informal and personable, with a quick, handwritten momentum that feels conversational and upbeat. Its brushy modulation and looping gestures add a touch of vintage sign-painting and café-menu charm without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and character of handwritten brush lettering in a consistent, repeatable style. It prioritizes expressive movement, tapered terminals, and a cohesive cursive flow for attention-grabbing display typography.
Capitals lean toward simplified swash behavior—more flicks and entry/exit strokes than elaborate flourishes—helping the alphabet stay cohesive in running text. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved terminals and variable stroke pressure that keeps them visually consistent with the letters.