Cursive Ipkes 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social media, packaging, brand signatures, friendly, personal, casual, lively, playful, handwritten feel, approachability, informality, quick note, signature style, fluid, looping, slanted, monoline, airy.
A fluid, monoline handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes stay low-contrast with rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries, producing a smooth, pen-drawn rhythm. Letterforms rely on simple loops and open counters, with tall ascenders and deep descenders that create a lively vertical movement. Spacing and joins feel natural rather than mechanical, and the numerals match the same relaxed, handwritten construction.
Well-suited to short to medium-length text where a personal touch matters, such as invitations, greeting cards, product labels, and social posts. It also works effectively for signature-style logotypes and headings, especially when ample line spacing is available to accommodate the long ascenders and descenders.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like quick personal handwriting refined for reuse. Its looping forms and brisk slant give it an upbeat, conversational energy without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of casual cursive handwriting while keeping shapes consistent enough for clear word recognition. Its restrained stroke contrast and straightforward loops suggest a focus on everyday friendliness over formal calligraphy.
Capitals are comparatively tall and gestural, helping starts of words stand out in mixed-case settings. The lowercase shows varied join behavior—some letters connect readily while others keep small gaps—adding to the authentic, informal cadence.