Cursive Wada 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, expressive, friendly, handmade, playful, handwritten realism, personal tone, display emphasis, signature feel, brushy, looping, slanted, lively, informal.
A lively, brush-pen cursive with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes show natural pressure changes with slightly tapered terminals, occasional ink pooling, and a gently textured edge that reads as hand-drawn rather than geometric. Letterforms favor open bowls and long, sweeping entry/exit strokes; curves are elastic and rhythm-forward, with subtle baseline bounce and varied joining behavior between characters.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text where a human, handcrafted voice is desired—headlines, pull quotes, invitations, labels, and lifestyle branding. It also works well for logos or signature-style wordmarks where motion and personality are more important than strict uniformity at small sizes.
The tone is relaxed and personable, like quick note-taking or a confident marker signature. Its energetic loops and brisk stroke rhythm give it a spirited, conversational feel that leans more playful than formal.
Designed to emulate fast, natural brush handwriting with an emphasis on flow and expressiveness. The goal appears to be a cohesive cursive texture that feels spontaneous and personal while remaining readable in display settings.
Uppercase characters behave like swashy initials—often taller and more gestural—while lowercase stays compact with clear cursive structure. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simplified shapes and flowing curves that match the script’s motion and texture.