Cursive Efloj 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, expressive, approachable, handwritten feel, casual emphasis, expressive display, personal tone, brushy, slanted, monoline-ish, loopy, tall ascenders.
A slanted, brush-pen script with quick, confident strokes and a lightly textured, tapered finish. Forms are tall and compact with tight spacing and a notably small x-height relative to the ascenders, creating a vertical, energetic rhythm. Stroke weight is mostly consistent but shows natural modulation at turns and terminals, with rounded joins and occasional looped entries. Uppercase letters are more embellished and open, while lowercase stays simpler and faster, producing an informal, handwritten consistency rather than strict calligraphic precision.
Works well for short phrases, quotes, and display copy where an informal handwritten voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, café menus, posters, social graphics, and casual invitations. It’s best used at moderate to larger sizes to let the tight counters and brush-like terminals stay clear.
The font reads as personable and spontaneous, like a quick note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its narrow, forward-leaning motion adds urgency and enthusiasm, giving headlines a lively, conversational tone without feeling overly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, natural cursive written with a brush pen: narrow, slanted, and expressive, with enough consistency for repeatable typesetting while retaining the charm of hand-drawn variation.
Some letters show distinctive loop-and-hook construction (notably in capitals and descending forms), which adds character but can increase visual busyness in dense settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and slightly varied widths, keeping the overall texture consistent in mixed text.