Cursive Ihki 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, handwritten feel, informal tone, easy readability, modern script, monoline, rounded, looping, slanted, brushy.
A lively cursive script with a consistent, low-contrast stroke and a rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with rounded terminals and a smooth, brush-pen feel that keeps curves soft rather than sharp. Uppercase characters read as simplified, handwritten capitals, while lowercase forms show frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional joins, creating an easy, flowing rhythm in text. Numerals match the script’s softness and slant, with open, curved shapes and minimal internal detailing.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display copy where an informal handwritten voice is desired, such as lifestyle branding, packaging accents, social posts, greeting cards, and invitations. It can also work for pull quotes and headers when a friendly, personal tone is more important than strict typographic formality.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick but confident handwriting. It feels upbeat and personable, balancing legibility with a relaxed, conversational energy.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, natural cursive writing with a clean, modern smoothness—delivering an approachable script that stays readable while preserving the spontaneity of hand-drawn lettering.
Stroke endings tend to taper subtly, and many characters feature looped or hooked forms that add motion without becoming overly ornate. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a handwritten way, with a bouncy baseline and gentle variation in character widths that helps the texture feel organic.