Cursive Ekbuj 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, friendly, playful, personal, casual, lively, handwritten warmth, casual flair, expressive display, signature style, monoline feel, rounded, looped, bouncy, airy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining smooth curves with occasional sharp terminals. Strokes show subtle pressure variation and tapered entries/exits, creating a natural rhythm rather than strict repetition. Letterforms are slightly slanted with tall ascenders and deep descenders, and the overall spacing feels open and flowing. Connections appear often in lowercase, while capitals are more standalone and gestural, with long, sweeping strokes in letters like S, Z, and W.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where personality is desired—logos, product packaging, event invites, quotes, and social graphics. It also works well as an accent face paired with a simple sans or serif for contrast, particularly in lifestyle and boutique-oriented design.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes or casual signage. Its energetic loops and relaxed baseline lend a cheerful, personable character that reads as informal and expressive rather than formal or technical.
Designed to capture the spontaneity of natural cursive while staying clean enough for display readability. The emphasis appears to be on expressive, flowing forms and distinctive capitals that add handcrafted charm without becoming overly ornate.
Distinctive looped capitals and extended cross-strokes add flair and motion, especially in headline settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded shapes and occasional angled strokes, keeping the set cohesive alongside the letters.