Cursive Tobal 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, playful, handwritten feel, informal tone, display impact, expressive caps, brushy, looping, slanted, springy, rounded.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with fluid, continuously moving strokes and softly rounded terminals. Forms are compact and tightly set, with a relatively small x-height and tall ascenders/descenders that create a vertical bounce. Stroke modulation feels natural and pressure-driven, with thicker downstrokes and lighter connecting strokes; curves are smooth and slightly elastic rather than geometric. Letter shapes are simplified for speed, with occasional open counters and lightly tapered ends that keep the texture energetic.
Well suited to logos, labels, and packaging that benefit from a personal, handcrafted voice. It works effectively for short headlines, pull quotes, invitations, and social media graphics where the lively script texture can be featured. For best clarity, use at display sizes or with generous line spacing to accommodate the tall extenders and tight letterfit.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting made with a marker or brush pen. It reads personable and approachable, with a rhythmic flow that suggests spontaneity more than formality. The lively slant and looping joins give it a friendly, conversational feel.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, brushy handwriting with a cohesive cursive flow and expressive capitals. Its compact proportions and energetic modulation aim to deliver a bold, personable script texture that stands out in branding and promotional settings without feeling overly formal.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, functioning like small swashes that add emphasis at the start of words. Spacing and joins favor continuous motion, producing a consistent cursive rhythm in longer text while keeping individual letters distinct enough for headline use. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and brisk entry/exit strokes.