Script Efges 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, social media, energetic, friendly, casual, handmade, retro, expressive display, handwritten warmth, brand personality, informal emphasis, brushy, slanted, rounded, compact, lively.
This script features a pronounced rightward slant with brush-pen modulation and compact proportions. Strokes show tapered entry and exit terminals with rounded joins and occasional wedge-like starts, creating a lively, written rhythm rather than a rigid calligraphic structure. Letterforms are generally narrow and upright in footprint, with smooth curves, slightly bouncy baselines, and a consistent, bold stroke presence that holds up well in display sizes. The capitals are simplified and gestural, while the lowercase maintains readable counters and a flowing cursive texture even where connections are not continuous.
This font works well for short-to-medium display text such as posters, product packaging, café/food branding, social media graphics, and promotional headlines where an energetic handwritten voice is desired. It is most effective at larger sizes and in high-contrast applications where the brush terminals and modulation can remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a quick handwritten momentum that feels informal and approachable. Its brushy texture and energetic slant give it a sporty, retro-leaning character suited to expressive, human-forward messaging rather than quiet formality.
The design appears intended to capture a confident brush-script look with consistent weight and a fast, handwritten cadence. It prioritizes expressiveness and momentum over strict formality, aiming for a bold signature-style presence in display typography.
Numerals follow the same brush-script logic with rounded shapes and angled terminals, matching the letter rhythm in running text. Spacing appears fairly tight and the forms are compact, producing dense word silhouettes that read best when given generous line spacing.