Cursive Lykum 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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A delicate, slanted cursive with tall ascenders and long, tapering descenders that create an airy vertical rhythm. Strokes show noticeable pressure-like contrast, with fine hairlines alongside slightly heavier downstrokes, and smooth, calligraphic curves throughout. Letterforms are narrow and tightly drawn, with compact bowls and frequent looped entries/exits that encourage flowing connections. Spacing stays relatively open for a script, helping the thin terminals and elongated forms read cleanly in word shapes.
This font works best for short-to-medium display text such as wedding stationery, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and beauty or lifestyle packaging. It can also serve as an accent script paired with a straightforward sans or serif in headlines, signatures, and pull quotes where an elegant handwritten note is desired.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, with a polished handwritten character that feels romantic and refined. Its light touch and looping motion suggest a gentle, personable voice suited to expressive, decorative settings rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, contemporary calligraphy with a restrained flourish—prioritizing smooth connectivity, tall proportions, and a refined contrast pattern for stylish display typography.
Capitals lean toward simple, single-stroke constructions with understated flourishes, while lowercase forms maintain consistent slant and connective logic. Numerals follow the same handwritten approach with narrow, slightly whimsical shapes that match the script’s rhythm.