Cursive Efnir 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social media, posters, casual, friendly, expressive, energetic, personal, handwritten feel, casual branding, expressive tone, quick script, brushy, looping, slanted, fluid, bouncy.
This font presents a fast, brush-pen style cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and a lively, variable rhythm. Strokes show smooth, medium contrast with tapered entries and exits, and a slightly dry-brush edge that keeps the texture organic rather than polished. Letterforms are compact through the mid-zone with a relatively low x-height, while ascenders and descenders extend generously, creating a tall, airy vertical silhouette. Spacing and widths vary per character, reinforcing a handwritten cadence; joins are frequent but not rigidly continuous, with occasional breaks that mimic natural pen lifts. Terminals are typically rounded or flicked, and many forms feature open counters and sweeping curves that keep text readable at display sizes.
Best suited for short-to-medium text where a human, energetic voice is desired—logos and wordmarks, packaging callouts, café or boutique signage, posters, and social media graphics. It also works well for quotes, greetings, and accent text paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick note-taking with confidence. Its springy slant and looping gestures convey warmth and momentum, leaning more toward upbeat conversational messaging than formal invitation script.
The design appears intended to capture a natural brush-script look with quick strokes, relaxed consistency, and enough structure to remain legible in display settings. It prioritizes spontaneity and character over strict uniformity, aiming for an authentic handwritten feel.
Uppercase forms are simplified and gestural, with broad curves and occasional cross-strokes that read clearly in headings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and slight irregularities that match the alphabet. In longer lines, the active baseline and variable character widths add charm, though the dense cursive connections can build texture quickly in small sizes.