Cursive Ekdal 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, whimsical, handwritten realism, brush script, friendly tone, expressive caps, brushy, looping, flowing, monoline feel, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and a tight overall set. Terminals taper into soft points and rounded flicks, while ascenders and descenders are long and elastic, adding vertical rhythm. Connections are implied by the cursive structure, and the capitals introduce larger loops and sweeping entry strokes that read as informal and handwritten rather than calligraphically strict.
Works best where a casual signature-like script is desired: branding accents, packaging labels, social posts, and short display lines such as quotes or greetings. It also suits invitations and stationery when used at comfortable sizes and with sufficient spacing to preserve the thin joins and tight internal spaces.
The tone is warm and personable, like quick note-taking with a brush pen. Its energetic loops and springy curves create a playful, upbeat feel without becoming overly decorative, making it suited to conversational and approachable messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting with an easy, flowing cadence and just enough contrast to feel pen-driven. It prioritizes personality and motion—especially in capitals and long extenders—over rigid uniformity, aiming for an authentic, contemporary handwritten look.
Uppercase forms are expressive and varied, providing clear emphasis for initials and short headings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, legible shapes and modest flourish, maintaining consistency with the letterforms.