Cursive Elgaz 7 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, casual, lively, friendly, handmade, expressive, handwritten feel, modern script, casual voice, signature style, monoline, airy, loose, gestural, bouncy.
A slender, handwritten script with a quick, pen-driven rhythm and gently tapered terminals. Strokes stay mostly monoline with subtle contrast from pressure and speed, and letterforms lean consistently forward for an energetic flow. Ascenders are tall and narrow, counters are open, and joins are selective—many lowercase letters connect while others break for a more natural, note-like texture. Capitals are simple and upright in structure but drawn with the same swift curves, giving the set a cohesive, informal feel.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, contemporary handwritten voice is desired—logos, product labels, social posts, invitations, and pull quotes. It performs best at display sizes where the slim strokes and narrow proportions can breathe without crowding.
The overall tone is conversational and upbeat, like a fast personal note or a modern brush-pen signature. Its narrow, airy forms read as light and approachable, with just enough irregularity to feel human and spontaneous rather than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of casual cursive writing—fast, legible, and expressive—while maintaining a consistent slant and recognizable letter shapes suitable for repeated use in branding and headlines.
Spacing feels intentionally loose and variable, which reinforces the hand-drawn character and keeps long lines from looking rigid. The numerals follow the same lean and stroke behavior, appearing simple and handwritten rather than geometric or technical.