Cursive Esliv 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, quotes, elegant, airy, romantic, refined, handcrafted, signature feel, graceful display, handwritten charm, boutique tone, looping, flourished, calligraphic, slanted, delicate.
A delicate cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic stroke model that moves between hairline thins and sharper, emphasized downstrokes. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous ascenders and descenders, producing an airy vertical rhythm and ample internal whitespace. Many capitals use open, looped constructions and extended entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, flowing cadence with intermittent breaks and tapered terminals. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with slender forms and subtle flourish in curves and joins.
Well-suited to wedding stationery, invitations, and event collateral where a refined handwritten signature is desired. It also works for boutique branding, packaging accents, social graphics, and short display quotes or headlines, especially when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone feels graceful and personal, balancing formality with a relaxed handwritten ease. Its looping capitals and fine hairlines evoke a romantic, boutique sensibility, while the steady forward motion gives it an energetic, note-like immediacy.
The font appears designed to emulate a stylish, fast-moving cursive hand with calligraphic contrast—prioritizing graceful rhythm, tall proportions, and expressive capitals for display-driven typography.
The design relies on thin strokes and small counters, so clarity is strongest at larger sizes where the hairlines and loops can breathe. Long swashes and tall extenders create an elegant silhouette but can increase the risk of collisions in tight leading or dense settings.