Cursive Efmay 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, elegant, casual, expressive, personal, airy, handwritten feel, signature style, expressive display, stylish branding, slanted, monoline feel, brushlike, looping, tall ascenders.
This script has a pronounced rightward slant and a lightly brushed, pen-like stroke that shifts subtly between thicker and thinner segments. Letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow, elongated capitals and long ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, stretched rhythm. Connections are fluid in running text, with simplified joins and occasional open counters that keep the texture light rather than dense. The overall spacing is tight and the forms are streamlined, giving the writing a fast, continuous feel.
Well-suited to logo wordmarks, signature lines, and boutique-style branding where a handwritten voice is desired. It works best for short headlines, product names, and invitation or greeting applications, and is less ideal for long passages where the narrow, tall forms and tight rhythm may reduce comfort.
The tone reads as personable and stylish, balancing informal handwriting with a refined, slightly dramatic flair. Its narrow, elongated shapes and sweeping strokes suggest quick signature-like movement, lending a fashionable, boutique character without feeling overly formal.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, confident cursive hand with a fashion-forward silhouette—narrow, tall, and lightly brushed—prioritizing expressive movement and distinctive headlines over text neutrality.
Capitals are particularly gestural and prominent, making initials stand out in headlines. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same slanted, handwritten logic, with smooth curves and minimal ornamentation that supports fast readability at larger sizes.