Cursive Vawe 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, expressive, handmade, lively, friendly, handmade feel, bold script, quick brush, personal tone, display impact, brushy, gestural, loose, textured, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen script with lively stroke modulation and visibly textured edges, as if written with a dry marker or fast brush. Letters show variable stroke width and pressure changes, with simplified joins and intermittent connectivity rather than fully continuous linking. Proportions are compact with small counters and quick entry/exit strokes; ascenders and descenders are long and energetic, creating a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are mostly tapered and slightly rough, and overall spacing feels natural and uneven in a controlled, handwritten way.
Works best for short-to-medium headlines where a handmade voice is desirable: logos, packaging callouts, posters, social graphics, and quote treatments. It can also suit menu headings or product names, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting copy to maintain clarity.
The tone is informal and personable, with a spontaneous, sketch-like energy that reads as human and immediate. It suggests quick notes, cafe menus, and creative studio lettering rather than polished calligraphy, balancing approachability with a bold, confident presence.
The design appears intended to capture natural, fast handwritten lettering with brush character—prioritizing rhythm, personality, and tactile texture over geometric regularity. Its consistent slant and energetic ascenders/descenders aim to deliver a confident, contemporary script feel in display settings.
The digit set matches the same brisk, brushy construction and maintains readability despite the textured edges. In longer text, the strong slant and tight lowercase proportions increase pace and movement; generous line spacing helps keep the texture from feeling crowded.