Cursive Ekbom 16 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, friendly, casual, lively, elegant, whimsical, handwritten feel, personal tone, expressive script, decorative headline, signature style, flowing, brushlike, calligraphic, slanted, looping.
A flowing cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered entries and exits, producing smooth, rounded joins and occasional sharp terminals. Letterforms are compact and relatively tall in proportion, with small counters and frequent loops in ascenders/descenders; spacing and rhythm vary slightly to preserve a natural handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved forms and tapered endings that match the script texture.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, handwritten voice is desirable, such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, social media graphics, and pull quotes. It also works effectively for headers and accent lines paired with a simpler companion typeface for body copy.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, reading as informal handwriting refined with a touch of elegance. It feels conversational and welcoming, with enough flourish to suggest celebration or craft without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with controlled contrast, balancing legibility with expressive motion. Its compact proportions and consistent slant aim to keep words cohesive while still delivering distinctive cursive character.
Capitals are more gestural and open, often beginning with a lighter lead-in stroke, while lowercase forms favor continuous motion and smooth connections. The strongest visual identity comes from the contrasty downstrokes and long, sweeping curves, which can become visually dense at smaller sizes or in long paragraphs.