Cursive Ekgeb 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, social posts, logotypes, elegant, casual, friendly, lively, romantic, signature look, personal tone, modern script, expressive rhythm, brushlike, looping, slanted, monoline feel, bouncy.
A flowing script with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel, combining smooth hairline turns with darker, fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with tight internal counters and a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline. Many capitals feature simple entry strokes and restrained swashes, while lowercase forms use rounded shoulders, looping ascenders/descenders, and teardrop-like terminals that keep the texture active and handwritten. Numerals follow the same calligraphic rhythm, mixing open curves with tapered ends for a cohesive set.
Well-suited for invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where a personal, handwritten tone is desired. It also works effectively for short headlines, pull quotes, and logo-style wordmarks, particularly when set with generous line spacing and paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, with enough polish to read as refined rather than rough. Its looping forms and energetic stroke modulation suggest a modern, gift-note charm—warm, inviting, and lightly romantic without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush script handwriting with a clean, contemporary finish. The forms prioritize fluid movement and expressive terminals to deliver a friendly signature look that remains cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
The stroke contrast and tight spacing create a dark, lively color in text, especially at larger sizes. Some letters show intentional simplification and signature-like joins, giving the face a natural, handwritten cadence rather than a strictly formal calligraphic structure.