Script Efmak 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, social ads, energetic, confident, retro, playful, expressive, signature feel, display impact, handmade warmth, fast motion, brushy, slanted, compact, swashy, high-energy.
A compact, right-slanted script with a brush-pen feel and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are narrow and tightly drawn, with rounded joins and occasional entry/exit flicks that keep words moving forward. Strokes show clear modulation from thicker downstrokes to finer hairline turns, and many glyphs carry small hooks or swashes that add momentum without becoming overly ornate. Uppercase forms are simplified and upright-to-slanted caps that read clearly at headline sizes, while the lowercase keeps a quick handwritten rhythm with relatively short bodies and lively ascenders and descenders.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as brand marks, product names, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It also performs well for event titles, menu headings, and apparel graphics where an expressive handwritten voice is desired. For longer copy, it’s most comfortable in larger sizes with slightly loosened spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and assertive, suggesting a fast, personal signature written with a loaded brush. Its brisk slant and compact spacing create a sense of urgency and motion, while the rounded curves keep it friendly and approachable. The result feels contemporary with a nod to mid-century sign and display lettering.
Designed to deliver a brisk, brush-script signature look that reads clearly while still feeling hand-made. The narrow proportions and forward slant prioritize impact and momentum, making it a strong choice for display typography that needs personality without excessive ornament.
The rhythm is intentionally irregular in a natural, hand-drawn way, which adds character but can make extended passages feel busy at small sizes. Numerals follow the same slanted, brushy construction and read best when given enough size and breathing room. The font’s compact width and sharp terminals make it especially effective when set with moderate tracking in longer words.