Cursive Rakuh 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, invites, social posts, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, friendly tone, display emphasis, brush lettering, brushy, looping, bouncy, whimsical, calligraphic.
A flowing, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with rounded terminals, soft joins, and occasional tapered entry/exit strokes that mimic pressure changes. Letterforms are compact and narrow overall, with tall ascenders/descenders and tight lowercase proportions, while capitals introduce larger loops and occasional flourish-like swashes. Spacing feels organic rather than strictly uniform, reinforcing an expressive, drawn quality across words and lines.
Best suited to display use where its expressive stroke contrast and looping forms can be appreciated—such as logos, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works well for short quotes, headings, and name/label applications where a friendly, handmade voice is desired.
The font reads as warm and personable, with a cheerful informality that feels conversational and inviting. Its looping capitals and bouncy stroke energy add a light, whimsical tone suited to approachable branding and craft-oriented aesthetics.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a casual cursive flow, balancing legibility with decorative loops and rhythmic stroke modulation. The overall intention appears to be an informal, personable script that adds character and motion to display text without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, offering prominent loops and curved strokes that create strong word-shapes in headlines. The dense lowercase and high stroke contrast can reduce clarity at very small sizes, but it maintains a pleasant texture in short to medium phrases. Numerals follow the same brushy, handwritten logic, with rounded forms and noticeable contrast.