Cursive Efnep 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, retro, handwritten feel, signature style, casual emphasis, expressive display, brushy, slanted, looping, compact, lively.
A slanted, brush-pen script with compact proportions and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show a tapered, calligraphic modulation with rounded turns and occasional sharp flick terminals, suggesting quick pen pressure changes. Letterforms lean forward with tight internal spacing and variable character widths, while capitals are prominent and often looped or swashed for emphasis. The texture stays smooth and consistent across the set, balancing legibility with an informal, gestural finish.
Well-suited to branding and packaging where a friendly, handcrafted voice is needed, and to posters, social graphics, and headlines that benefit from bold, fast script energy. It works best at display sizes, where the tapered strokes and swashy capitals can read clearly and add personality.
The font conveys a relaxed, upbeat tone with a personal, signature-like confidence. Its brisk slant and brushy terminals feel energetic and conversational, leaning toward a modern-retro casualness rather than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting with enough consistency for repeatable typesetting. It prioritizes expressive motion and a signature-like presence while keeping forms cohesive for short-to-medium lines of text.
Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, adding flair through larger entry strokes and occasional loops, which makes them stand out well in short phrases. Numerals follow the same handwritten brush logic, keeping the overall voice consistent in mixed text.