Cursive Ekmin 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, casual, lively, friendly, expressive, handmade, handwritten realism, friendly tone, modern script, expressive caps, brushy, loopy, bouncy, tall ascenders, light-footed.
A quick, upright-leaning cursive script with a brush-pen feel and gently tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are tall and slender with long ascenders and descenders, and the lowercase sits low relative to the capitals, giving the texture a high, airy rhythm. Strokes show natural handwriting irregularity with smooth curves, occasional sharp turns, and intermittent joining between letters. Counters are small and open, and terminals often finish with flicks or soft hooks that add motion without heavy ornament.
This style suits short display settings where a human, handwritten tone is desired—logos, boutique branding, product packaging, social graphics, headings, and pull quotes. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the slim strokes, loops, and tight counters remain clear, and where the energetic rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like fast neat handwriting used for notes, labels, or invitations. Its lively loops and springy vertical rhythm convey warmth and spontaneity rather than formality, making it feel approachable and contemporary.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush handwriting with an elegant, slender silhouette: expressive capitals, compact lowercase, and a flowing rhythm that reads as personal and modern. It prioritizes character and motion over strict regularization, aiming for an authentic handwritten impression in display use.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, with several featuring looped or swashed entry strokes that help set a handwritten voice. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic with simple forms and slight baseline liveliness, matching the script’s casual pacing.