Cursive Eklay 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, social media, playful, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, handwritten charm, compact display, expressive lettering, modern script, brushy, looping, bouncy, rounded, expressive.
A lively script with brush-like strokes, clear pen-pressure contrast, and a consistent forward slant. Letterforms are narrow and tall with compact counters and a notably low lowercase profile relative to the ascenders, giving the text a vertically driven rhythm. Terminals are rounded and slightly tapered, with frequent loops on descenders and select capitals; connections are implied by the cursive construction even when letters don’t fully join. The overall texture is clean and readable for a handwritten style, with generous curves and occasional flourished entry/exit strokes.
Well-suited to short to medium text where a personal, crafted voice is desired—logos, product labels, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It also works effectively for social posts and headlines where the narrow, tall rhythm helps fit longer phrases while keeping an expressive feel.
The tone is upbeat and personable, like quick, confident handwriting done with a flexible pen. It feels informal and inviting, with enough polish to read as intentional rather than rough.
Designed to capture an easy, modern brush-script look with a compact footprint and energetic movement. The aim appears to balance decorative loops and contrast with everyday legibility, making it useful for friendly display typography.
Capitals feature distinctive swashes and looped forms (notably in letters like Q and G), adding a decorative accent at the start of words. Numerals follow the same flowing, handwritten logic, with open curves and simple, unforced shapes that keep the set cohesive.