Cursive Rakal 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, romantic, crafty, casual, handcrafted feel, modern calligraphy, expressive display, personal tone, brushy, looping, bouncy, expressive, tapered.
A lively, brush-pen script with strongly tapered strokes and a pronounced slant. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with looping ascenders/descenders and rounded joins that create an easy, handwritten rhythm. The texture alternates between hairline entry/exit strokes and fuller downstrokes, giving words a dynamic, calligraphic sparkle. Uppercase characters are decorative and varied, while lowercase maintains a consistent flow with occasional open counters and soft terminals.
This style works best for short-to-medium display settings such as logos, product packaging, greeting cards, invitations, quotes, and social graphics. It can add character to headings and pull quotes, and pairs well with a simple sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone feels warm, personable, and slightly whimsical, like modern hand-lettering for invitations or boutique branding. Its energetic contrast and buoyant curves lend a cheerful, conversational voice rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to emulate contemporary brush calligraphy—prioritizing expressiveness, motion, and a handcrafted finish over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver an approachable, stylish script suitable for modern lifestyle and stationery aesthetics.
The alphabet shows noticeable natural variation between letters, reinforcing an organic, drawn-by-hand feel. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with slender forms and light, sweeping terminals that visually harmonize with the script.