Cursive Efkey 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, elegant, playful, expressive, retro, personal, signature feel, brush script, casual branding, display impact, brushy, slanted, looping, swashy, lively.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous strokes and rounded, looping forms. Lettershapes are tall and streamlined, with compact counters and a tight rhythm that keeps words cohesive. Terminals tend to taper into pointed flicks, while occasional entry/exit strokes create modest swashes, especially in capitals. Stroke weight stays fairly even overall, with only subtle thick–thin modulation typical of a felt or brush marker.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as logos, packaging titles, posters, social graphics, and invitation headlines where the flowing script can be appreciated. It can also work for brief pull quotes or labels, while long passages may feel dense due to the tight, narrow rhythm.
The font conveys a personable, upbeat elegance—casual and handwritten, yet polished enough to feel intentional. Its brisk slant and lively curves give it a confident, slightly retro sign-painter energy that reads as friendly and expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic swift brush handwriting with a consistent, stylized cadence—delivering an informal signature feel that remains legible and repeatable across letters and numbers.
Uppercase letters introduce more flourish and curvature than the lowercase, helping with emphasis in display settings. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying narrow and quick, with simple forms that match the script’s pace.