Cursive Efkiy 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, friendly, lively, casual, approachable, expressive, handwritten feel, quick warmth, modern casual, brand voice, informal emphasis, brushy, tapered, gestural, loose joins, airy counters.
A right-leaning brush-script with compact proportions and a quick, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show a clear pen/brush logic with tapered entries and exits, occasional thicker downstrokes, and soft, rounded turns. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with open counters and simplified shapes that keep the texture airy despite the narrow set; capitals are taller and more gestural, providing animated word openings.
Works best for branding accents, social media graphics, quotes, invitations, and lifestyle packaging where a personal, upbeat script is desired. It is especially effective for short headlines, pull quotes, and signature-style marks; for longer passages, generous tracking and line spacing will help maintain legibility.
This script conveys a lively, personal tone with an upbeat, conversational feel. Its brisk slant and brushy energy read as friendly and expressive rather than formal, making it well-suited to warm, contemporary messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting for headlines that need personality and momentum. It balances expressiveness with enough clarity to remain readable in short phrases, using animated capitals and consistent slant to maintain a cohesive flow.
The alphabet shows noticeable variation in character widths and a slightly irregular baseline that reinforces the hand-drawn character. Numerals follow the same brush logic and slant, making them suitable for casual date or pricing callouts when set at display sizes.