Cursive Efkey 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, casual, friendly, lively, personal, romantic, handwritten feel, signature look, casual warmth, quick readability, monoline, brushy, slanted, looping, bouncy.
A brisk, handwritten script with a consistent monoline stroke and a pronounced forward slant. Letterforms are compact with tight spacing tendencies and a lively, slightly bouncy baseline. Strokes taper subtly at entry/exit points, with rounded terminals and occasional soft hooks that suggest quick pen movement rather than formal calligraphy. Capitals are simple and readable, mixing open curves and light flourish, while lowercase forms keep narrow bowls and tall ascenders for an efficient, note-like rhythm.
This font suits short-to-medium display copy where a human touch is desired—logos and small brand marks, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works well for pull quotes and headings when you want an informal, handwritten voice without overly ornate swashes.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like a neat signature or a quick handwritten note. Its energetic slant and fluid joins create a sense of motion and warmth, leaning more friendly and conversational than polished or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting in a clean, repeatable form—prioritizing flow, legibility, and a natural pen rhythm over formal script ornamentation. It aims to deliver an approachable, signature-like look that remains consistent across longer phrases.
Numbers follow the same handwritten logic, with single-stroke construction and open counters that keep them clear at display sizes. The texture stays even across lines of text, producing a smooth gray value without heavy contrast, while the irregularities are subtle enough to feel intentional and consistent.