Cursive Efgin 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, quotes, greeting cards, social media, casual, friendly, romantic, personal, lively, handwritten feel, warmth, informality, motion, looping, fluid, brushed, slanted, lighthearted.
A fluid, right-slanted script with smooth, brushed strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are tall and compact, with a tight rhythm and relatively small lowercase bodies compared to long ascenders and descenders. Curves are prominent—especially in bowls and entry/exit strokes—creating a continuous, handwritten flow, while counters remain open enough to keep shapes from clogging. Capitals are expressive but still streamlined, often beginning with a subtle lead-in stroke and finishing with soft, rounded endings.
Well-suited to short, expressive copy such as product packaging, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It also works nicely for headers and signatures in digital layouts where a personal, handwritten accent is needed.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick but confident handwriting. Its looping motion and soft finishes give it a warm, slightly romantic feel, while the brisk slant and narrow footprint add energy and momentum.
The design appears intended to mimic natural pen or brush handwriting in a clean, consistent way—prioritizing flowing connections, compact word shapes, and a lively slanted rhythm for friendly display typography.
In the samples, words connect naturally through consistent joining strokes, and spacing is kept tight to maintain a cohesive line. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and simple, legible forms that match the script’s cadence.