Cursive Efnid 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, headlines, invitations, casual, expressive, friendly, energetic, handmade, handwritten flair, modern script, personal tone, display impact, brushy, calligraphic, looping, slanted, bouncy.
A lively, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and high-contrast strokes that swell and taper through curves and terminals. Letterforms are narrow with quick, angular joins and occasional looped entries, giving the line a fast, handwritten rhythm rather than a formal calligraphic build. The texture is inky and dynamic, with varied stroke endings and a slightly bouncy baseline feel, especially visible in mixed-case text and the numerals.
Well-suited to short, expressive settings such as brand marks, product labels, quotes, and social posts where a handwritten voice is desired. It also works for invitations or casual event materials, particularly at larger sizes where the brushy contrast and loops can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a confident, personal signature-like presence. Its flowing shapes and brisk pacing feel conversational and creative, leaning more toward modern handwritten charm than classic formality.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and personality of brush handwriting—prioritizing gesture, contrast, and flow to deliver a distinctive, human feel for display-oriented typography.
Uppercase forms show prominent entry/exit strokes and occasional internal loops that add flourish without becoming overly ornate. Lowercase counters stay relatively tight and the spacing appears compact, creating a dense, rhythmic word shape in longer text.