Cursive Byraf 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, invitations, playful, casual, whimsical, friendly, handmade, handwritten realism, warmth, expressive display, modern casual, loopy, bouncy, lively, tall, brushy.
A tall, lively script with a brush-pen feel, combining slender entry strokes with fuller downstrokes for a gently modulated rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning with a consistent rightward slant, and many shapes carry long ascenders/descenders that create an airy vertical texture. Connections appear naturally in running text, while terminals are often tapered and slightly irregular, preserving a hand-drawn cadence. Capitals are simple and elongated, standing out through height and sweeping strokes rather than heavy ornamentation.
This font suits short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, product labels, and social graphics. It performs best at larger sizes where the narrow loops, tall extenders, and brush-like contrast remain clear and expressive.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick handwritten notes made with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its looping forms and springy proportions read as personable and approachable, with a touch of whimsical energy suitable for lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident cursive written with a brush pen—prioritizing personal warmth, speed, and natural variation over strict geometric regularity. Its narrow build and tall vertical emphasis aim to deliver an energetic, modern handwritten look that stays legible in headlines and short phrases.
In the samples, the long vertical strokes and tight internal spacing give words a compact footprint while maintaining expressive movement. The small lowercase bodies compared to the tall ascenders/descenders emphasize a handwritten rhythm and can make text feel delicate at smaller sizes, while larger settings show off the fluid loops and tapered stroke endings.