Cursive Banus 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, branding, social posts, packaging, friendly, casual, playful, romantic, handmade, handwritten feel, stylish display, expressive caps, casual elegance, brushy, looping, rounded, bouncy, flourished.
A lively, slanted script with a brush-pen feel, combining smooth curves with pointed entry and exit strokes. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with heavier downstrokes and hairline-like joins that give the letters a glossy, calligraphic rhythm. Forms are narrow and tall with generous ascenders/descenders, compact counters, and a notably low x-height relative to the capitals and extenders. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, and several letters feature looped construction and soft terminals that keep the texture flowing and cohesive.
This font performs best as a display script for short to medium text where its contrast and looping shapes can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, boutique branding, and packaging. It can also work for social graphics and headers where an informal, handwritten personality is desired.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, reading like quick, confident handwriting dressed up with a touch of calligraphy. It feels warm and celebratory without becoming overly formal, making it suitable for messaging that wants a human, approachable voice.
The design appears intended to mimic natural cursive writing with a brush-pen contrast, balancing legibility with decorative movement. Its narrow, tall proportions and expressive capitals suggest a focus on stylish display typography rather than long-form reading.
Capitals are prominent and expressive, often using sweeping curves and occasional swashes that create a strong first-letter silhouette. Numerals lean similarly and share the same contrast and rounded finishing, helping mixed text stay consistent. Spacing appears fairly tight, which reinforces the narrow, rhythmic texture in longer lines.