Cursive Ekrey 3 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, social media, elegant, romantic, artisanal, playful, expressive, handwritten feel, brush calligraphy, expressive display, signature style, brushy, looping, fluid, bouncy, casual.
A flowing brush-script with lively, handwritten irregularity and a right-leaning stance. Strokes show pronounced pressure modulation, alternating between hairline joins and fuller downstrokes, with tapered terminals and occasional ink-trap-like pinches at turns. Letterforms are narrow and tall with a bouncy baseline and generous ascenders/descenders; many capitals feature prominent entry swashes and looped bowls. Connections are mostly cursive, but the rhythm includes deliberate breaks and varied join lengths, reinforcing an organic, drawn-by-hand texture.
Best suited to display settings such as logos, boutique branding, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, and pull-quote graphics. It also works well for short headlines and signature-style bylines where the expressive stroke contrast and swashy capitals can be showcased without crowding.
The overall tone feels personable and expressive, balancing casual spontaneity with a polished, calligraphic elegance. Its looping capitals and brisk, brushy movement suggest romance and boutique charm, while the uneven stroke rhythm keeps it approachable rather than formal.
Designed to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with a contemporary cursive flow, emphasizing expressive capitals, fluid joins, and dynamic stroke contrast for personable display typography.
Capitals are notably decorative and can dominate at small sizes, while lowercase counters stay compact and airy due to the fine connecting strokes. Numerals follow the same brush logic with slender forms and tapered ends, visually aligning with the letterset for cohesive titling and short text.