Cursive Efdef 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, social posts, invitations, casual, friendly, expressive, romantic, airy, handwritten feel, signature style, casual elegance, personal tone, quick notes, brushy, looped, slanted, bouncy, monoline-ish.
This cursive handwritten design uses a brisk rightward slant with smooth, brush-pen-like strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with long ascenders and descenders that give the line a lively vertical rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure variation rather than strong calligraphic thick–thin, and connections appear natural and continuous in the sample text, with occasional lifted joins that keep the texture open. Capitals are simple and prominent, often built from a single sweeping gesture, while lowercase forms stay compact with tight bowls and restrained counters.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings such as logos, personal branding, boutique packaging, invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It works particularly well where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, and is less ideal for dense body text or very small sizes due to its delicate strokes and compact internal spaces.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like neat, fast handwriting used for a note or a signature. Its flowing loops and buoyant rhythm convey warmth and approachability, while the slightly sketchy brush texture adds a handmade, expressive charm.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident cursive written with a fine brush or marker—prioritizing fluidity and personality over strict uniformity. Its tall proportions and clean, continuous movement aim to deliver a modern handwritten look that remains orderly and legible in headlines.
Spacing is relatively tight and the narrow proportions create an efficient, linear flow, especially in longer words. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple curves and open forms that read best at display sizes where the stroke texture can be appreciated.