Cursive Elgap 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, social media, packaging, quotes, invitations, casual, expressive, airy, friendly, handmade, handwritten feel, casual script, modern brush, personal voice, brushy, looping, sweeping, springy, upright-leaning.
A slim, brush-pen cursive with quick, tapered strokes and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Forms are tall and compact with long ascenders/descenders, narrow counters, and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage flowing word shapes even when letters are not fully connected. Curves are slightly irregular in a natural way, and terminals often finish in sharp flicks or soft tapers, giving the texture a light, sketchy presence. Uppercase letters are simplified and elongated, while lowercase shows looped structures in letters like g, y, and z, plus slender, vertical stems throughout.
Works well for branding accents, lifestyle packaging, social posts, and pull quotes where a handwritten signature feel is desired. It’s best in short to medium lines or display sizes where the slim strokes and compact proportions can stay clear.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a breezy, spontaneous feel typical of quick marker lettering. It reads as modern and approachable rather than formal calligraphy, adding energy and a human touch to short phrases.
Designed to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with consistent slant and lively terminals, prioritizing personality and motion over rigid uniformity. The set aims to provide a cohesive cursive voice that feels natural in headline phrases and expressive supporting text.
The contrast comes primarily from pressure-like tapering rather than constructed thick/thin calligraphic logic, and the narrow proportions make spacing and rhythm feel tightly paced. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, open shapes and lightly gestural curves.