Cursive Ekdit 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, packaging, quotes, romantic, elegant, playful, whimsical, airy, display elegance, handmade feel, swash emphasis, signature look, flowing, looping, brushy, calligraphic, bouncy.
This script features fluid, right-leaning letterforms built from slender, high-contrast strokes that mimic a flexible pen or brush. Capitals are tall and expressive with generous entrance and exit swashes, while lowercase forms are compact with a notably small x-height and long, looping ascenders and descenders. Stroke terminals frequently taper to fine points, and counters are open and light, giving the alphabet an airy rhythm. Spacing and glyph widths vary noticeably, reinforcing a natural handwritten cadence, and numerals follow the same stroke logic with slim, slightly cursive shapes.
Well-suited for wedding and event invitations, beauty and lifestyle branding, boutique packaging, and short quote treatments where expressive capitals can act as visual anchors. It also works nicely for signature-style wordmarks and headings, especially when given ample spacing and contrast against clean backgrounds.
The overall tone is polished yet friendly, balancing elegance with a casual, handwritten charm. Flourished capitals and looping joins create a romantic, boutique feel, while the springy proportions keep it approachable and lively.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined handwritten script with prominent swash capitals and a light, graceful stroke, offering an elegant display voice for names, titles, and celebratory messaging. Its variable rhythm and tapered terminals aim to feel personal and handcrafted while remaining tidy and consistent.
Readability is strongest at display sizes where the delicate hairlines and long swashes can breathe; in tighter settings, descenders and flourishes may need extra leading and careful tracking. The sample text shows a smooth baseline flow with occasional lifted connections, enhancing the hand-drawn impression without becoming overly formal.