Cursive Ekbas 9 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, airy, casual, lively, romantic, personal, handwritten realism, signature feel, expressive display, elegant motion, brushy, calligraphic, looping, slanted, monoline feel.
A brisk, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and tapered terminals that mimic pressure changes. Strokes move quickly with smooth, rounded curves and occasional sharp turns, producing a lively rhythm and slightly irregular, handwritten consistency. Letterforms are compact and upright-leaning in structure, with narrow overall set widths, tall ascenders/descenders, and open counters in rounded shapes. Connections are suggested in the flow, but many letters read as individually drawn with consistent stroke energy across the alphabet and numerals.
Works well for short, expressive text such as logos, boutique branding, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics. It is best used at display sizes where the fine joins, tight spacing, and brushy tapering can stay clear and intentional.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like neat signature writing with a bit of flair. Its quick, sweeping strokes and looping forms give it a warm, expressive character that reads friendly and slightly romantic rather than formal.
Designed to capture the look of fast, confident brush handwriting—clean enough for repeated use, but still visibly human. The emphasis appears to be on elegant motion, compact proportions, and a signature-like presence for expressive display typography.
Capitals show more dramatic entry/exit strokes and occasional looped construction, which helps create a headline-like presence. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, slightly gestural shapes and soft curves, matching the script’s momentum.