Cursive Ekleh 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, expressive, lighthearted, handwritten charm, modern brush feel, expressive display, casual elegance, brushy, looped, bouncy, airy, swashy.
A lively brush-script with a right-leaning, calligraphic construction and noticeable thick–thin modulation. Strokes show a soft, inked edge and occasional tapering terminals, with rounded bowls and generous loops in both upper- and lowercase. Letterforms vary in width and gesture, creating a hand-drawn rhythm; connections are suggested in the flow but many characters remain individually formed rather than fully joined. Ascenders are tall and prominent, counters stay open, and the overall texture reads light and animated despite the strong contrast.
Well-suited for short, expressive text such as logos, product packaging, greeting cards, invitations, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It performs best at medium-to-large sizes where the contrast, loops, and brush details remain clear; use more sparingly for longer passages to preserve readability.
The tone is warm, informal, and upbeat, evoking quick handwritten notes and modern brush lettering. Its energetic curves and occasional swashy strokes add charm and personality, giving text a personable, artisanal feel.
The design appears intended to mimic contemporary brush handwriting—combining calligraphic contrast with relaxed, human irregularity—to deliver a personable script for display-driven communication.
Uppercase forms are especially decorative, with distinctive looped entries and exits that stand out in display settings. Numerals mirror the script style with simple, slightly irregular figures that maintain the same pen-pressure contrast and forward motion.