Cursive Birey 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social media, packaging, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, lively, personal, handwritten charm, quick cursive, signature feel, compact display, informal tone, monoline-ish, looping, brushy, slanted, bouncy.
A slanted, handwritten script with smooth, continuous curves and a lightly brushlike stroke. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters, long ascenders/descenders, and a noticeably small x-height that gives lowercase a delicate, upright feel relative to the capitals. Strokes show gentle modulation rather than sharp contrast, and terminals are rounded with occasional tapered entries/exits. Spacing and widths vary naturally, creating a rhythmic, slightly bouncy texture that reads like quick, confident pen lettering.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display copy where a friendly handwritten feel is desired, such as greeting cards, invitations, social posts, boutique packaging, pull quotes, and headings. It works best at moderate-to-large sizes to preserve clarity in the tight counters and fine joins.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with an energetic, upbeat cadence. Its looping forms and brisk slant convey a personable, conversational voice—more like a handwritten note than a formal calligraphic script.
The design appears intended to capture a natural, quick cursive signature style with consistent slant and easy flow, prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over formal precision. Its narrow, tall proportions and looping connections aim to deliver a compact, energetic handwritten texture in headlines and accent text.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often built from single flowing strokes with open bowls and sweeping curves, while numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, legible forms. The narrow proportions and tight internal spaces favor larger sizes where the smooth joins and loops can breathe.