Cursive Efmos 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, expressive, energetic, modern, handwritten feel, brush script, personal tone, display focus, signature style, brushy, fluid, rounded, lively, informal.
A lively cursive script with a pronounced right slant and brush-pen modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, with rounded bowls and smooth, continuous curves that suggest quick handwritten motion. Capitals are slightly larger and more gestural than the lowercase, with simplified, open forms and occasional looped constructions. Spacing and widths vary by letter, creating a natural rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity, while overall letterforms remain consistent and legible.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a handwritten feel is desired, such as logos, product packaging, invitations, posters, and social media graphics. It can also suit pull quotes, headings, and signature-style accents when paired with a neutral sans for body copy.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—like a confident handwritten note made with a brush pen. Its flowing motion and soft terminals feel approachable and contemporary, balancing expressiveness with readability. The overall impression is informal and warm, suited to messaging that aims to feel human and direct.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, practiced brush handwriting: fluid, stylish, and easy to set in words without losing the spontaneity of pen movement. It prioritizes expressive stroke rhythm and a contemporary casual tone over formal calligraphic precision.
Letter endings frequently finish in thin flicks, and joins between strokes are smooth, giving words a continuous handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with simple shapes and occasional swash-like curves (notably in the 2 and 3), helping them blend naturally with text. The texture stays clean rather than gritty, emphasizing a polished script look.