Script Efnef 13 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, wedding stationery, quotes, packaging, elegant, romantic, refined, personal, classic, handwritten elegance, formal warmth, signature style, calligraphic flair, calligraphic, looping, slanted, monoline-ish, fluid.
A flowing, right-slanted script with smooth pen-like curves and moderate stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and tall with a compact lowercase and long, tapered ascenders and descenders that create a lively vertical rhythm. Many strokes finish in soft teardrop terminals, and capitals show restrained flourishes without becoming overly ornate. Spacing and joins feel handwritten and slightly variable, giving lines an organic cadence while remaining consistent enough for continuous text.
Works best for short to medium display settings where its loops and terminals can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, wedding collateral, product packaging, and branded pull quotes. It can also serve as a signature-style accent paired with a simple serif or sans for body copy.
The overall tone is graceful and polished, suggesting a personal handwritten note with a touch of formality. Its looping forms and soft terminals read as warm and romantic rather than bold or playful, making it feel suited to tasteful, human-centered messaging.
Likely drawn to capture the feel of neat, calligraphy-influenced handwriting: fluid, connected, and slightly formal. The design emphasizes elegant movement and readable cursive structure, aiming to provide a polished script voice without excessive swashes.
Uppercase forms are more decorative than the lowercase but remain readable, with clear entry/exit strokes that help maintain a cursive flow. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm and include curved, calligraphic shapes that blend well in mixed text. At smaller sizes the tight counters and compact lowercase can feel delicate, while at display sizes the stroke endings and loops become a prominent feature.