Script Hale 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, playful, retro, casual, warm, hand-lettered feel, approachability, display impact, vintage flavor, brushy, rounded, bouncy, soft, informal.
A lively, brush-like script with rounded terminals, swelling curves, and a slightly forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes feel pressure-drawn rather than geometric, with smooth joins and occasional teardrop-like ends that give letters a soft, inked finish. Proportions are compact with buoyant curves and gently uneven letter widths, creating an organic flow; capitals are simplified and bold, sitting comfortably with the lowercase rather than towering over it. Numerals match the hand-drawn character, using rounded forms and open counters that keep the texture consistent across text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired—such as product labels, café or boutique branding, posters, greeting-style graphics, and social media headlines. It works best at larger sizes where the brushy shaping and rounded terminals can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, suggesting hand-lettered signage and casual packaging. Its chunky curves and smooth, inky motion read as approachable and fun, with a hint of vintage charm.
The design appears intended to capture the energy of hand-painted or marker-brush lettering in a clean, repeatable script, balancing bold presence with smooth readability for modern display use.
The script maintains a steady baseline feel while allowing small natural variations that enhance the handwritten impression. Rounded bowls and soft corners keep dense words readable, and the stronger, simplified capitals help headings feel confident without becoming formal.