Cursive Efleb 16 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invites, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, handwritten tone, friendly display, everyday script, casual emphasis, brushy, looping, monolinear, slanted, rounded.
A lively cursive script with a pronounced forward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show smooth, rounded turns with modest contrast and occasional tapered terminals, giving characters a written, continuous rhythm even when not fully connected. Proportions are compact with short lowercase bodies and relatively prominent ascenders/descenders, and the overall texture reads clean and energetic at text sizes. Capitals are simple and flowing, designed to sit comfortably with the lowercase rather than dominate it.
Works well for branding accents, packaging callouts, casual editorial pull quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a human, handwritten voice is desired. It is especially effective for short headlines, signatures, and emphasis lines paired with a neutral sans or serif for body text.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick but confident handwriting. It feels upbeat and approachable, with a slightly playful swing created by the slant, loops, and soft terminals.
Likely intended to provide an easygoing handwritten script that balances expressiveness with readability. The design emphasizes flowing movement, compact proportions, and a brush-like finish to deliver a natural, contemporary note in display and short-form text.
Letterforms favor open counters and generous curves over sharp joins, helping maintain clarity despite the script motion. Numerals follow the same handwritten cadence and slight modulation, making them feel consistent in mixed settings like dates and prices.