Cursive Ehlaf 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, branding, casual, friendly, expressive, playful, energetic, handwritten charm, quick brush, personal voice, casual display, lively texture, brushy, looping, slanted, rounded, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and compact, narrow proportions. Strokes show a natural pen/brush modulation with tapered entry and exit terminals, producing occasional teardrop-like ends and soft, rounded joins. Letterforms alternate between connected and lightly separated cursive structures, creating a handwritten rhythm with slightly irregular widths and spacing that feels intentional rather than mechanical. Uppercase shapes are simplified and tall, while lowercase counters stay small and tight, reinforcing the compact texture in running text.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where its brisk, handwritten character can be appreciated—such as packaging, café/restaurant menus, event posters, social graphics, and casual branding. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when you want a friendly, personal accent, especially at sizes that preserve the stroke details.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting with a touch of flourish. Its looped forms and brisk movement give it a personable, conversational voice that reads as warm and approachable rather than formal.
The font appears designed to capture the spontaneity of a fast brush signature while remaining coherent across the alphabet. Its narrow, slanted build and looping cursive cues aim to deliver an energetic, personable script that stands out in modern lifestyle and informal commercial contexts.
The design favors momentum over strict consistency: repeated forms (like stems and bowls) vary subtly, and some characters lean on distinctive brush endings that add sparkle in display sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with curvy, open shapes and lively diagonals.