Cursive Ekmas 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social media, packaging, posters, casual, friendly, whimsical, handcrafted, airy, personal tone, casual elegance, modern script, quick notes, monoline feel, brushy, looping, bouncy, tall ascenders.
A lively, handwriting-style script with a pronounced rightward slant and tall, narrow proportions. Strokes show subtle pressure-driven modulation—thicker downstrokes and lighter upstrokes—while maintaining an overall clean, pen-and-ink clarity. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with rounded joins, occasional breaks, and generous internal curves that keep the rhythm light and quick. Ascenders and descenders are elongated and expressive, and counters stay open despite the narrow build, giving the font an airy, legible texture at display sizes.
Well suited to short, expressive lines such as invitations, greeting cards, social posts, product labels, and headline treatments where a personal touch is desired. It works best at medium-to-large sizes, where the slender strokes and tight proportions can breathe and the handwritten character remains clear.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick notes written with a brush pen. Its buoyant loops and slightly uneven handwritten rhythm add charm and spontaneity, lending a playful, approachable voice without becoming overly ornate.
Likely intended to provide a modern, easygoing handwritten script that feels authentic and fast, balancing legibility with casual flair. The narrow, slanted construction and restrained flourishes suggest a focus on versatile display use rather than formal calligraphy.
Capitals are tall and gestural, designed to lead words with a simple flourish rather than heavy decoration. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying slim and upright-leaning with smooth curves and minimal embellishment. The texture is consistent enough for short phrases, while the natural irregularity keeps it from feeling mechanical.