Cursive Ungar 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, lively, approachable, handmade feel, personal voice, contemporary script, display impact, brushy, looping, slanted, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with lively rhythm and gently varying stroke thickness. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered exits that suggest a quick, confident hand. The caps mix simple loops and swashed entries, while the lowercase stays mostly open and readable, with tall ascenders and deep, smooth descenders that create a bouncy line. Spacing is irregular in a natural way, and connections between letters appear intermittent rather than strictly continuous, preserving a handwritten texture.
Best suited to short, expressive text where a handcrafted voice is desirable—logos, boutique branding, packaging callouts, greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics. It also works well for headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like a personal note written with a felt tip or brush pen. Its looping capitals and energetic slant add a touch of charm and spontaneity without becoming overly ornate, making it feel upbeat and personable.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering that feels personal and contemporary, balancing decorative loops with practical readability. It aims to provide an energetic signature-like script for display use across digital and print contexts.
Distinctive, tall strokes and compact counters give the font a brisk cadence, especially in mixed-case settings. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, leaning and curving with simple forms that prioritize flow over rigid alignment.