Cursive Ehlif 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, quotes, casual, friendly, expressive, handmade, energetic, handwritten realism, casual display, modern brush script, compact lettering, brushy, compact, slanted, smooth, bouncy.
A compact, slanted handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and rounded terminals. Strokes show natural pressure changes, with thicker downstrokes and lighter connecting strokes, creating a lively rhythm. Letterforms are relatively tall and narrow with tight interior spacing and a modest x-height, giving text a condensed, upright flow even while italicized. Curves are smooth and slightly springy, and connections are often implied through entry/exit strokes rather than fully continuous joins.
Well suited to short-to-medium display copy where a casual, human touch is desired—such as branding accents, product packaging, social media graphics, posters, and quote treatments. It can also work for headlines and pull quotes when you want a condensed handwritten look that stays readable at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick, confident handwriting made with a marker or brush pen. Its narrow proportions and energetic stroke movement give it a modern, upbeat feel that reads as approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and charm of natural brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable digital form. By keeping proportions narrow and strokes controlled, it aims to deliver an expressive script voice that remains practical for display typography.
Capitals are simple and legible, leaning more toward handwritten print-with-script influences than ornate calligraphy. Numerals follow the same brushy, slanted logic and stay visually consistent with the letters, making mixed text feel cohesive.