Cursive Ekbas 5 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, headlines, elegant, airy, friendly, romantic, casual, signature feel, decorative script, handwritten charm, boutique branding, looping, swashy, calligraphic, monoline feel, slanted.
A flowing cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and a pen-drawn, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes are slender with noticeable thick–thin modulation, and many forms rely on long, tapering entry and exit strokes that create open counters and generous white space. Capitals are tall and gently swashed, while lowercase letters keep a compact body with frequent ascenders/descenders and rounded, looping joins. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly bouncy shapes and occasional curved terminals.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a handwritten signature feel is desirable, such as branding marks, beauty/fashion packaging, wedding or event invitations, and pull quotes. It performs best at display sizes where the thin strokes, loops, and swashes have room to breathe and remain legible.
The overall tone is graceful and personable—more like neat, stylish handwriting than formal engraving. Its looping strokes and soft curves give it a romantic, boutique feel, while the brisk slant and light touch keep it upbeat and informal.
This font appears designed to capture a refined handwritten script with decorative capitals and smooth, looping movement, balancing charm and readability for contemporary display typography.
The design favors motion and continuity: many characters appear ready to connect, and extended terminals add flourish in words and headings. The narrow letterforms and open apertures help maintain clarity despite the script complexity, though the long swashes can create lively, uneven word silhouettes.