Cursive Efmog 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, packaging, posters, invitations, social media, casual, lively, friendly, retro, personal, handwritten feel, expressive caps, fast signature, friendly branding, casual display, brushy, looping, slanted, fluid, monoline-ish.
A slanted, brush-pen script with lively, looped construction and a smooth, continuous rhythm. Strokes show gentle swelling at curves and terminals, suggesting a flexible pen rather than a rigid nib, with rounded joins and soft, tapered endings. Uppercase forms are tall and expressive with open counters and occasional flourished entries, while lowercase letters stay compact with long ascenders/descenders and a slightly bouncy baseline feel. Overall spacing is tight and the word shapes run together easily, producing a cohesive handwritten texture in lines of text.
Works best for short to medium-length display settings where a human, handwritten tone is desired—brand marks, product labels, café menus, event invites, pull quotes, and social graphics. In longer paragraphs or small sizes, the tight rhythm and compact lowercase can reduce clarity, so it’s better used as an accent font than a primary text face.
The font feels informal and personable, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes, labels, or upbeat headlines. Its energetic slant and swooping loops add a touch of retro charm while keeping the tone approachable rather than formal.
Designed to emulate fast, natural cursive with a brush-like stroke and expressive uppercase, prioritizing warmth and momentum over strict uniformity. The overall system aims for an authentic handwritten look that remains consistent enough for branding and headline use.
Distinctive long, curved descenders (notably in g, j, y) and generous looping in letters like Q, J, and z create strong silhouettes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded, flowing forms that match the script’s pace and softness.