Cursive Efliv 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, expressive, handmade, lively, handwritten realism, casual tone, quick notes, personal touch, brushy, monoline, slanted, open counters, soft terminals.
A fluid, handwritten script with a consistent, low-contrast stroke that reads like a quick marker or brush-pen line. Forms are strongly right-slanted with rounded turns, open counters, and soft, tapered stroke endings. Uppercase letters are simple and airy rather than ornamental, while lowercase shows compact, looped construction and a notably small x-height, giving words a bouncy vertical rhythm. Spacing is naturally irregular in a hand-drawn way, with varying letter widths and smooth joins that keep the texture continuous.
Well-suited for short display settings where a human, approachable voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging callouts, posters, social graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the small x-height and handwritten spacing can remain clear.
The overall tone is informal and personable, balancing speed and clarity with a relaxed, conversational feel. Its energetic slant and brisk stroke rhythm suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than formality.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident handwriting in a clean, readable script. The emphasis appears to be on natural flow, friendly tone, and an authentic hand-rendered texture without heavy ornamentation.
Cap and lowercase proportions create a clear hierarchy, with tall ascenders and descenders adding a rhythmic, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same freehand logic, staying simple and legible with rounded strokes and minimal embellishment.