Cursive Esbuf 7 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, invitations, packaging, headlines, elegant, airy, personal, romantic, fashion, signature feel, modern elegance, handwritten charm, display accent, boutique branding, monoline, hairline, lithe, looped, whimsical.
A delicate, hairline script with a pronounced rightward slant and a lively handwritten rhythm. Strokes stay consistently thin with occasional subtle swell at turns, while long ascenders and descenders create a tall, spacious silhouette. Letterforms are narrow and quick, with open counters, tapered terminals, and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage loose connectivity in lowercase. Uppercase characters are more gestural and sweeping, often featuring extended loops and long cross-strokes, giving headlines a signature-like presence.
Well-suited for branding marks, boutique packaging, and editorial headlines where a graceful handwritten accent is needed. It also fits invitations, quotes, and short display lines that benefit from a light, signature-like script. Because the strokes are extremely fine, it works best at larger sizes and with ample contrast against the background.
The overall tone feels refined yet intimate—like fast, confident penmanship used for a personal note or a stylish signature. Its lightness and looping movement read as romantic and expressive, with a fashion-forward, modern calligraphic flair rather than a formal engraved mood.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of elegant everyday cursive—thin ink, quick motion, and expressive loops—while keeping forms clean and modern for contemporary display use. It prioritizes personality and flow over rigid construction, aiming for a refined handwritten voice that can elevate titles and names.
Spacing appears intentionally airy, helping the very thin strokes stay legible at display sizes, while the long extenders add dramatic vertical texture. Numerals are similarly slender and handwritten, matching the script’s quick cadence and maintaining a cohesive, minimalist line quality.