Cursive Dekeb 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, social media, casual, friendly, romantic, lively, approachable, handwritten feel, expressive caps, casual elegance, display lettering, personal tone, looping, fluid, brushy, rounded, tapered.
A flowing, right-leaning script with brush-pen modulation and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are slender and compact, with tall ascenders and deep descenders that create an airy vertical rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly elastic, with frequent loops in capitals and select lowercase forms, while joins are mostly continuous but not overly ornate. Terminals tend to be soft and rounded, and the overall texture reads clean and rhythmic with a light, handwritten irregularity.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handwritten voice is desired, such as logos, boutique branding, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It works particularly well for names, headlines, and emphasis lines where the distinctive capitals and looping rhythm can be appreciated.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—warm and conversational rather than formal or calligraphic. Its lively loops and swift strokes suggest spontaneity and charm, making it feel upbeat and friendly with a subtle romantic flair.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with an emphasis on smooth movement and expressive capitals. The intention appears to balance legibility with personality, offering a polished casual script that feels human and contemporary.
Capitals are prominent and expressive, often built from sweeping entry strokes and rounded bowls, which makes initials stand out strongly. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, slightly slanted forms that match the script’s pace and curvature.