Cursive Efkiy 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, playful, friendly, expressive, energetic, handwritten feel, friendly tone, brush energy, casual display, personal voice, brushy, looping, slanted, rounded, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and smoothly tapered strokes that suggest a pressure-sensitive pen. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with long, swinging ascenders and descenders and a notably low x-height that emphasizes the tall rhythm of the line. Terminals are rounded and slightly flicked, and curves are soft and continuous, giving the text a fluid handwritten cadence while remaining fairly uniform in stroke color. The overall texture is dense and quick, with small counters and tight apertures that create an energetic, handwritten pattern in words and sentences.
Best suited for short display text where a handwritten voice is desired—logos, product labels, headlines, pull quotes, and social graphics. It can also work for invitations and greeting-style applications when set with generous size and breathing room.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—like quick, confident handwriting used for notes, captions, and personal messages. Its brushy movement and looping shapes feel personable and spirited, balancing approachability with a touch of flair.
Designed to emulate fast brush handwriting with a clean, repeatable construction, delivering an informal script feel that stays legible in common display scenarios while retaining natural movement and personality.
Spacing appears compact and word shapes stay cohesive thanks to consistent slant and repeated stroke gestures. In longer lines, the narrow proportions and tall extenders create a dynamic rhythm that can feel busy at small sizes but expressive at display sizes.