Cursive Ekkej 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, friendly, lively, casual, handmade, bright, handwritten charm, expressive display, personal tone, signature look, looping, bouncy, fluid, brushed, rounded.
A slanted, script-like handwriting style with smooth, continuous strokes and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms show high stroke modulation with pointed entrances and tapered terminals, mixing rounded bowls with occasional sharp joins for a lively texture. Proportions feel compact with a relatively low x-height and long, expressive ascenders and descenders that add vertical movement. Spacing is naturally irregular in a handwritten way, and widths vary from character to character, producing an organic, flowing line.
Works best for short to medium-length display text such as logos, product labels, invitations, greeting cards, social posts, and pull quotes where a handwritten feel is desirable. The pronounced contrast, slant, and flourishing capitals make it especially effective for headlines and emphasis rather than dense body copy.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—informal and approachable without feeling messy. Its energetic slant and looping forms suggest friendly emphasis and a conversational voice, suited to warm, human-centered messaging.
Designed to emulate quick, confident cursive writing with a polished calligraphic finish. The intent appears to balance legibility with expressive motion, using contrast and looping strokes to create a distinctive, personable signature-like presence.
Uppercase forms are more decorative and gestural than the lowercase, with prominent loops and swashes that read well at display sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and tapered ends that keep them consistent with the script texture.