Cursive Efnan 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, lively, friendly, expressive, handmade, handwritten feel, personal tone, fast rhythm, signature look, brushy, slanted, rounded, looping, sweeping.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward with rounded joins, open counters, and frequent looped descenders, creating a rhythmic, flowing line. Capitals are simple and sweeping rather than ornate, with broad entry strokes that set a quick handwritten pace. The overall texture is dark and even, with subtle stroke modulation that suggests flexible pen pressure rather than rigid calligraphy.
Well-suited for short to medium display text such as logos, product packaging, menu headings, posters, and social graphics where a personable handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for invitations, greeting cards, and quotes when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing for clarity.
The font reads as upbeat and personal, like quick notes or a confident signature. Its forward slant and sweeping curves add momentum and warmth, giving text an informal, conversational tone. The slightly sketchy, brushlike finish keeps it approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting with a clean, repeatable rhythm—capturing the spontaneity of cursive writing while remaining consistent enough for branding and headline use. Its emphasis on flow and momentum suggests a goal of delivering warmth and energy rather than formal refinement.
Spacing appears compact and energetic, and the connected cursive structure makes words feel cohesive and fast-moving. Numerals match the script style with rounded shapes and angled strokes, maintaining consistency in mixed alphanumeric settings. The short lowercase height and long ascenders/descenders emphasize a handwritten silhouette with strong vertical movement.