Cursive Rakad 2 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, whimsical, elegant, romantic, friendly, playful, handwritten charm, signature look, display emphasis, decorative capitals, brushy, flourished, bouncy, looping, tapered.
A lively cursive with a brush-pen feel, featuring pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered entry/exit strokes. Letterforms lean consistently and show a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline, with generous loops and occasional extended swashes on capitals and select ascenders/descenders. Strokes often end in hairline terminals, while downstrokes build to rounded, inky forms, giving the texture a hand-rendered spontaneity. Spacing is compact overall but remains readable thanks to clear counters and distinct, gestural capitals.
Well-suited to logos, product packaging, wedding and event stationery, and other design contexts where a handcrafted signature style is desirable. It performs best in short-to-medium text such as headlines, pull quotes, and social graphics where its contrast and flourishes have room to breathe.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, balancing a polished, boutique elegance with a casual handwritten charm. Its flowing joins and airy hairlines add a romantic, whimsical character that feels expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush calligraphy in a consistent, font-ready system—prioritizing expressive stroke contrast, flowing connections, and decorative capitals for display-oriented typography.
Capitals are especially decorative and can dominate the line, creating a strong initial-letter presence in titles. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with soft curves and tapered finishes that match the script texture.