Cursive Ekrid 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, invitations, branding, packaging, social media, elegant, airy, romantic, organic, personal, signature style, display flair, handwritten charm, elegant emphasis, calligraphic, looping, slanted, fluid, expressive.
A flowing script with a consistent rightward slant and a pen-like, high-contrast stroke pattern. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with long ascenders/descenders and frequent looped constructions that create a lively rhythm across words. Connections are generally smooth and continuous, while some capitals read more like brisk, standalone flourishes, giving headings a handcrafted sparkle. Terminals are tapered and slightly pointed, with occasional extended entry/exit strokes that add motion and a sense of speed.
This font performs best in short to medium-length settings where its loops and contrast can be appreciated—such as logos, wedding or event invitations, beauty and lifestyle branding, product packaging accents, and social media graphics. It’s particularly effective for names, taglines, and feature words that benefit from a handwritten signature feel.
The overall tone feels elegant and personable—like quick, confident handwriting refined with a calligraphic touch. Its light, airy color and looping gestures lend a romantic, friendly character that suits expressive, human-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, stylish cursive writing with a refined, calligraphic contrast—balancing legibility with expressive loops and swashed capitals for display-forward typography.
Capitals introduce more dramatic swashes and occasionally break the connective flow, which can emphasize initials in names or titles. Numerals maintain the same slanted, handwritten feel and stay visually cohesive with the letterforms.