Cursive Efnus 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, playful, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, quick brush script, brushy, looping, slanted, rounded, fluid.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, tapered strokes and clear pressure modulation that creates pointed entry/exit terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded bowls and frequent loops in ascenders and capitals. The rhythm is lively and hand-driven, with small irregularities in stroke endings and joins that keep the texture organic while remaining consistently drawn. Lowercase shapes sit low with modest counters, and capitals are bold, sweeping, and gestural, making strong initials in mixed-case settings.
Works well for short to medium headlines, branding accents, product labels, event invitations, and promotional graphics where an expressive handwritten voice is desired. It’s especially effective when paired with a calm sans or serif for body copy, letting the script carry emphasis in titles, pull quotes, and callouts.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like quick marker lettering used for notes, packaging, or social captions. Its flowing motion and bouncy curves feel upbeat and approachable, with enough flair to read as expressive without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting with a stylish slant and legible forms for display use. It prioritizes expressive stroke movement and a personable feel, offering a ready-made handwritten signature for modern marketing and lifestyle applications.
Some letters show simplified, brushlike construction (notably in the diagonals and looped strokes), giving the set a signature-like feel. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and brisk, angled terminals that match the script’s momentum.