Cursive Ekgaw 13 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, romantic, lively, approachable, handwritten feel, modern script, expressive display, signature style, brushy, looping, bouncy, organic, expressive.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with tapered terminals and clear thick–thin modulation that mimics pressure changes. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with lively baseline bounce and rounded joins that frequently connect in running text. Strokes show smooth curves with occasional sharper turns, and many capitals feature simple, open loops and long entry/exit strokes that add momentum. Counters are moderately open, and ascenders/descenders are prominent relative to the small x-height, giving the overall texture a tall, elegant rhythm.
Well-suited for logos, boutique branding, packaging accents, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where an informal handwritten signature feel is desirable. It also works nicely for short pull quotes, headlines, and subheads, especially at medium to large sizes where the stroke contrast and joins remain clear.
The font reads as warm and personable, like quick but confident handwriting done with a flexible brush or marker. Its energetic flow and soft curves make it feel inviting and slightly romantic, while the consistent slant keeps it polished rather than messy.
The design appears intended to capture a modern brush-script handwriting look that balances expressiveness with repeatable consistency. Its compact proportions and flowing connections suggest a focus on creating energetic, stylish word shapes for display-oriented use.
Capitals are noticeably more gestural than the lowercase, helping with emphasis in short phrases. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded shapes and varied stroke endings, keeping them visually consistent with the script texture.