Cursive Efbid 19 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, quotes, social graphics, casual, friendly, lively, personal, expressive, handwritten feel, quick expression, signature style, friendly display, brushy, slanted, rounded, looping, fluid.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous strokes and gently rounded terminals. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with tight counters and a lively baseline that gives the letters forward motion. Stroke modulation is moderate, suggesting pressure changes typical of a marker or brush, and joins are clean with occasional tapered entry and exit strokes. Uppercase letters are simplified and open, while lowercase forms feature frequent loops and linking shapes that maintain a consistent handwritten rhythm. Numerals are italicized and cursive-leaning, matching the same stroke texture and forward-leaning posture.
Well-suited to short display text where a human, energetic voice is desired—logos, product labels, café or boutique branding, posters, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It also works for headings and accents paired with a straightforward text face.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick but confident handwriting. It feels upbeat and approachable, with enough flourish to read as expressive without becoming overly ornate.
The font appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting in a controlled, repeatable way, delivering quick legibility with a casual, signature-like flair. Its condensed proportions and consistent slant suggest a focus on fitting expressive script into compact display settings.
The design favors speed and flow over strict geometry, with subtle variations in stroke width and curvature that add authenticity. At smaller sizes the tighter interior spaces and brisk joins may benefit from generous tracking and clear contrast against the background.