Cursive Ekrus 3 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, posters, friendly, lively, casual, playful, handmade, handwritten charm, expressive display, modern brush, personal tone, quick signature, brushy, looping, bouncy, upright slant, rounded.
A brush-pen style cursive with energetic, tapered strokes and clear pressure contrast between thick downstrokes and finer connecting lines. Letterforms are compact and slightly slanted, with rounded terminals, generous loops, and a rhythmic, bouncy baseline that keeps the texture lively. Uppercase characters read as simplified, signature-like forms, while lowercase maintains smooth joins and quick, gestural transitions; numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with soft curves and tapered ends.
Well suited to short-to-medium display copy where a human, handwritten feel is desired—logos, product labels, café menus, invitations, headers, and social content. It performs best at sizes where the thin connecting strokes and loops remain clear, and where its expressive rhythm can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone feels personable and upbeat, like quick but confident handwriting. Its looping strokes and springy rhythm create an informal, expressive voice that suggests warmth and approachability rather than formality.
Designed to emulate modern brush lettering with a fast, confident gesture and clear stroke modulation. The intent appears to prioritize personality and legibility in display settings while preserving the spontaneous, handcrafted quality of casual cursive writing.
The heavier downstrokes create strong word shapes and a pronounced handwritten texture, especially in longer lines of text. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that supports the hand-drawn character, and capitals stand out as bold, decorative entry points without becoming overly ornate.