Cursive Efkiy 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, social media, energetic, casual, expressive, sporty, confident, hand-lettered feel, dynamic motion, casual emphasis, signature style, brushy, slanted, looping, tapered, springy.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and quick, tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are built from sweeping, calligraphic strokes that vary between thicker downstrokes and finer hairline turns, creating a dynamic rhythm. Counters are compact and the lowercase sits low, with short x-height and tall ascenders that emphasize vertical movement. Joins are mostly implied rather than strictly connected, and spacing is irregular in a natural way, giving the line a handwritten momentum.
Best suited to short phrases where the brush texture and slanted motion can carry the message—branding marks, poster headlines, packaging callouts, and social graphics. It can also work for invitations or labels when a casual, handwritten tone is desired, but performs most confidently at larger sizes where the tight counters and quick joins stay clear.
The font reads as fast, upbeat, and personable, with a bold signature-like flair. Its assertive slant and brushy terminals suggest motion and spontaneity, making it feel contemporary and informal rather than delicate or ceremonial.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with a confident, forward-leaning rhythm. The intent appears to be an expressive, modern handwriting look that adds personality and motion to titles and branding without relying on ornate detailing.
Capitals are especially gestural, with occasional entry/exit strokes that resemble swashes and help start words with emphasis. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, keeping consistent slant and tapered finishes for a unified texture across text and display settings.