Cursive Rolan 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, social media, playful, friendly, handcrafted, whimsical, casual, hand-lettered feel, casual friendliness, expressive headlines, craft aesthetic, brushy, bouncy, rounded, inky, looping.
A lively, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, mixing smooth curves with occasional sharp joins and tapered terminals. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with heavier downstrokes and lighter upstrokes that create a rhythmic, inky texture. Letterforms are rounded and slightly bouncy, with uneven character widths and a gently irregular baseline that keeps the texture organic while remaining fairly consistent in construction. Uppercase forms are simple and tall, while lowercase includes prominent loops and occasional descenders that add motion without becoming overly ornate.
Works best for invitations, greeting cards, quotes, product packaging, café or boutique branding, and social media graphics where a personal, handmade tone is desired. It is particularly effective for short headlines, names, and punchy phrases that benefit from an expressive script texture.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a casual, personal voice that feels upbeat and informal. Its brushy contrast and rounded shapes lend a cheerful, crafty character suited to friendly messaging rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with a friendly, modern casualness—delivering a handmade look that stays readable in typical display applications.
Connectivity is implied by cursive construction, but the sample shows many letters reading cleanly as separated forms, improving clarity in mixed-case text. Counters stay open and strokes avoid excessive flourish, which helps maintain legibility at display sizes, though the lively stroke modulation can look busy when reduced too far.