Cursive Debef 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, casual, friendly, airy, expressive, lively, handwritten feel, friendly tone, display script, space-saving, modern casual, monoline, looping, upright slant, bouncy baseline, tall ascenders.
A slim, handwritten script with a lightly textured, pen-like stroke and gentle contrast driven by curve direction. Letterforms are tall and open, with generous internal counters in rounds and elongated ascenders/descenders that create a breezy vertical rhythm. Connections are suggested through flowing entry/exit strokes, while many characters remain partially separated, keeping the writing legible and uncluttered. Capitals are simplified and loop-leaning, designed to lead into following letters without heavy flourish, and numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic with rounded terminals and quick, continuous turns.
This font suits short to medium display text where a handwritten voice is desired—logos, brand marks, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, posters, and social content. It can also work for pull quotes and headings when set with comfortable line spacing to accommodate the tall extenders.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick neat handwriting refined for display. Its narrow, buoyant rhythm reads energetic without feeling loud, giving text a conversational, approachable character. The long strokes and looping joins add a touch of charm that feels informal and human.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, contemporary handwritten look—quick and fluid, but controlled—balancing charm with readability. Its narrow proportions and simplified capitals suggest an emphasis on fitting expressive script into tight spaces while maintaining a consistent, confident rhythm.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a deliberate way, supporting a hand-rendered feel; the best results come when the line length and tracking allow the rhythm of the strokes to breathe. The pronounced height of ascenders/descenders and the compact lowercase body create a strong vertical silhouette, especially noticeable in mixed-case words and long passages.