Cursive Ehres 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, social, posters, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, expressive, handwritten realism, friendly tone, casual display, quick readability, monoline, rounded, bouncy, loopy, brushed.
A lively cursive script with a smooth, monoline-to-slightly-modulated stroke and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are narrow with compact counters, rounded terminals, and frequent looped entries/exits that create an easy flowing rhythm in words. Capitals are simplified and open, mixing occasional swash-like starts with restrained proportions rather than formal calligraphic structure. Lowercase forms lean on single-storey shapes and soft joins, with modest ascenders/descenders that keep lines feeling tidy while still energetic. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly varied widths and a casual, drawn-on-paper finish.
This script is well suited to short-to-medium display text where a personal, handcrafted voice is desired—such as packaging labels, café or boutique branding, social graphics, quotes, greeting cards, and informal invitations. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when paired with a simple sans for body copy, where its lively joins and narrow forms add character without overwhelming the layout.
The font conveys an approachable, conversational tone—like quick, confident handwriting with a bit of bounce. Its loops and slanted rhythm feel upbeat and personable, suitable for friendly messaging rather than formal communication. The overall impression is relaxed and human, with enough consistency to feel intentional while preserving a natural handwritten charm.
The design appears intended to capture fluent everyday cursive: quick, legible, and friendly, with consistent slant and looping joins that read naturally in connected text. It balances expressive handwritten motion with enough regularity to function reliably in brand and display settings.
Stroke endings often taper subtly, and curves dominate over sharp angles, which helps maintain a smooth texture in longer phrases. Spacing appears naturally irregular in a controlled way, reinforcing the handwritten character without becoming messy. Uppercase and lowercase harmonize well in texture, with capitals acting as slightly larger gestures rather than rigid block forms.