Cursive Ekgab 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, friendly, elegant, casual, lively, personal, handwritten feel, brush script, friendly display, signature style, casual elegance, brushy, looped, slanted, airy, fluid.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with smooth, continuous strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with rounded terminals, open counters, and frequent looped joins that keep words flowing. Ascenders and descenders are long and expressive, while the lowercase body sits relatively low, creating a refined, airy rhythm. Capitals are simplified and calligraphic rather than ornate, standing taller with sweeping entry strokes that blend comfortably into the line.
This style suits logos and boutique branding, packaging accents, greeting cards, invitations, and lifestyle editorial callouts where a handwritten voice is desired. It works especially well for short to medium phrases, headlines, and pull quotes that benefit from an energetic, personal signature-like feel.
The overall tone feels personable and upbeat, like quick but confident handwriting. Its contrast and steady rhythm add a touch of polish, while the informal joins and loops keep it warm and approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting with a clean, legible structure, balancing casual authenticity with enough contrast and consistency for polished display use.
In text, the connected cursive maintains a consistent forward motion with occasional flourish in letters like g, y, and z. Numerals echo the same brush modulation and slight slant, helping mixed content feel cohesive.