Cursive Ekral 12 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, packaging, invitations, social media, romantic, elegant, whimsical, personal, airy, handwritten charm, signature feel, stylish display, expressive lettering, brushy, calligraphic, looping, swashy, lively.
A flowing, handwritten script with a steep rightward slant and brush-pen contrast. Strokes move between hairline upstrokes and fuller downstrokes, with tapered terminals and occasional ink-like texture at curves and joins. Letterforms are tall and slender, with small counters and compact lowercase proportions; ascenders and capitals extend prominently, and many characters use generous entry/exit strokes that create a sense of motion even when not fully connected. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, written rhythm.
This font works well for short to medium-length display settings such as boutique branding, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics where a personal, handwritten voice is desired. It is particularly effective for titles, names, and emphasized phrases where the tall, swashy forms have room to breathe.
The overall tone feels intimate and expressive, balancing elegance with a casual, handwritten spontaneity. Its looping forms and long strokes give it a romantic, slightly whimsical character that reads like a personal signature or note.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering—combining calligraphic contrast with a natural, slightly irregular handwritten flow. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and stylish capitals over strictly uniform construction.
In the samples, the texture and contrast are most noticeable at tight turns and looped joins, where strokes thicken and thin rapidly. The tall, narrow silhouette and small lowercase presence make the capitals and ascenders especially prominent, which adds drama but can also make long passages feel delicate and energetic rather than steady.