Cursive Edlup 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, playful, human touch, casual tone, space-saving, quick writing, monoline, looping, bouncy, airy, loose.
A fluid handwritten script with a loose, monoline feel and gentle stroke modulation from pen-like turns. Letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow proportions, open counters, and rounded terminals that frequently finish in small flicks. The baseline has a buoyant, slightly irregular rhythm, and many joins are simplified rather than fully connected, creating a readable, sketch-like texture. Ascenders are prominent and looped in places, while bowls and arches stay soft and lightly compressed for a tidy overall color.
Well-suited to short display copy where a human, friendly voice is desired—logos, small brand marks, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and quote graphics. It also works for casual UI accents or headings, especially when paired with a restrained sans for body text.
The font reads as informal and personable, like quick neat handwriting used for notes or labeling. Its springy rhythm and looping strokes give it an upbeat, approachable tone, balancing charm with legibility rather than aiming for formal calligraphy.
Designed to capture the immediacy of natural handwriting in a clean, repeatable style, with tall narrow forms that save space while keeping a light, airy texture. The emphasis appears to be on quick expressiveness and everyday warmth rather than strict consistency or formal penmanship.
Capital forms are expressive and often more gestural than the lowercase, helping create clear entry points in mixed-case text. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and open shapes, aligning well with the letters for casual listings and short informational lines.