Cursive Ehkus 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, quotes, packaging, casual, friendly, expressive, elegant, personal, handwritten feel, friendly tone, soft elegance, note taking, flowing, looped, calligraphic, airy, lively.
A flowing cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, pen-like stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow-to-open in rhythm, with rounded bowls, tapered terminals, and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage joining in lowercase. Capitals are simplified and slightly swashy without becoming overly ornate, while ascenders are tall and looped (notably in b, f, h, l), reinforcing a slender vertical emphasis. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with soft curves and angled stress that match the script’s motion.
Works well for short-to-medium display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, pull quotes, and product packaging. It’s especially effective where a human, handwritten tone is desired and where the connected lowercase can be allowed to flow across words.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, like neat handwriting used for invitations or notes. Its gentle flourish and steady cadence add a touch of charm and refinement while staying informal and approachable.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, slightly stylized handwriting with gentle calligraphic influence, balancing readability with expressive loops and a smooth written rhythm.
Lowercase proportions are compact through the body with prominent ascenders, giving text a tall, airy texture. Stroke endings often finish with subtle flicks and hooks, and spacing feels natural rather than strictly mechanical, enhancing the handwritten character.