Script Efkul 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, quotes, invites, friendly, casual, lively, retro, crafty, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, casual branding, friendly tone, decorative caps, brushy, slanted, rounded, looping, bouncy.
This script face has a consistent rightward slant and a brush-pen feel, with rounded terminals and softly tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with a notably small x-height relative to tall ascenders and descenders that add rhythm and movement. Strokes show moderate thick–thin shifts, suggesting pressure from a pointed or brush-like tool, while curves stay smooth and slightly elastic. Connections are implied by the script construction, but the overall look remains clean and controlled rather than highly ornate, with open counters and clear, simple joins.
This font works best for short to medium display text such as headlines, packaging labels, poster titles, social graphics, and quote treatments where its hand-rendered motion can be appreciated. It also fits invitations or greeting-style materials that benefit from a friendly, informal script voice. For long passages or very small sizes, the compact lowercase and tight rhythm may call for generous sizing and spacing.
The tone is personable and upbeat, like neat hand-lettering for everyday notes and casual branding. Its bouncy forms and rounded details give it an approachable, slightly nostalgic flavor without feeling overly formal. The overall impression is energetic and friendly, suited to conveying warmth and informality.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, expressive brush handwriting: fast, slanted, and rhythmic, but refined enough for repeatable branding use. It emphasizes personality and flow over strict calligraphic precision, offering decorative capitals and a cohesive set of numerals to support expressive display typography.
Uppercase forms are more decorative and looped than the lowercase, giving initials extra presence in display settings. Numerals share the same slanted, hand-drawn character and rounded finishing, helping mixed text feel cohesive. The sample text shows strong word-shape rhythm and a steady baseline, keeping the lively script readable at larger sizes.