Cursive Esruf 17 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, quotes, headlines, elegant, airy, romantic, handmade, lively, signature feel, contemporary elegance, compact display, expressive handwriting, slanted, monoline, looping, tapered, spiky.
A slender, slanted script with a brisk handwritten rhythm and mostly monoline strokes that taper to fine terminals. Letterforms are tall and condensed, with long ascenders and descenders and compact interior counters, giving the alphabet a vertical, willowy profile. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous: many lowercase letters link with quick entry/exit strokes, while others remain cleanly separated, maintaining a fast, sketch-like flow. Curves are narrow and looped in forms like g, y, and z, and capitals introduce larger, airy gestures without becoming overly ornate.
This font suits short-to-medium display settings where a graceful handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, boutique branding, beauty and lifestyle packaging, social graphics, and pull quotes. It works best at moderate sizes where the fine strokes and compact shapes remain clear, and where its narrow, vertical rhythm can add elegance without taking much horizontal space.
The overall tone feels refined yet informal—like quick, confident penmanship used for stylish notes or invitations. Its light touch and upward slant create an optimistic, romantic impression, while the narrow structure keeps it modern and tidy rather than nostalgic or overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture a fashionable, lightly penned signature style—quick to read, visually elevated, and versatile for contemporary display work. It balances simplicity with a few expressive loops and tapered terminals to convey personality while keeping an overall clean silhouette.
In running text the spacing stays tight and the texture is highly linear, with occasional sharp joins and angular turns that add energy. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with tall, simple forms and minimal embellishment, matching the script’s restrained, breezy character.