Cursive Efbaj 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, posters, quotes, friendly, casual, lively, personal, playful, handwritten voice, signature style, casual elegance, expressive headings, brushy, slanted, looping, fluid, monoline-ish.
A fast, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, continuous stroke flow. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters, tight spacing, and pronounced entry/exit strokes that often suggest connection even when characters are not fully joined. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation—thicker on downstrokes and lighter on turns—while terminals taper into pointed, calligraphic ends. Uppercase forms are larger and more gestural, with occasional loops and extended swashes; lowercase shapes keep a small body with long ascenders/descenders and simplified, handwritten construction. Numerals follow the same cursive rhythm, using curved forms and angled stress for a cohesive text color.
Well-suited to short, expressive copy where a handwritten voice is desired—logos, product packaging, café/beauty branding, posters, social media graphics, and quote designs. It also works effectively for headers and pull quotes, especially when paired with a clean sans for body text.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick, confident handwriting with a brush. Its energy reads upbeat and contemporary, balancing elegance with an easygoing, everyday warmth.
Likely designed to emulate quick brush lettering with a smooth cursive rhythm, providing an approachable handwritten signature style that feels energetic and contemporary while remaining readable in display settings.
The narrow proportions and long extenders create a rhythmic, vertical sparkle, while the consistent slant and tapered terminals help lines feel continuous and dynamic. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and compact lowercase can look dense, so it benefits from a bit of extra tracking in longer text.