Cursive Dakaj 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, social posts, posters, invites, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, casual branding, friendly display, personal tone, monoline, rounded, loopy, bouncy, informal.
A casual handwritten script with a monoline feel and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are upright with a lively, bouncy rhythm and uneven, hand-drawn stroke behavior that suggests marker or pen writing. Curves dominate, with generous loops in forms like g, y, and Q, and occasional simplified joins that keep words flowing without becoming overly ornate. Proportions are compact with tight internal counters and a modest x-height relative to ascenders, giving the text a light, airy texture in running lines.
This font works well for short to medium-length text where personality matters—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, posters, and social media graphics. It also suits packaging and small brand applications that benefit from a friendly, handcrafted tone, especially at display sizes where the loops and rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a personable, handmade character that reads as relaxed rather than polished. Its playful loops and gentle irregularity add warmth and a conversational voice, well suited to upbeat, everyday messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic natural, quick handwriting: legible, upbeat, and slightly irregular, prioritizing warmth and informality over strict uniformity. It aims to add a human, personal note to headings and short passages while maintaining a consistent cursive flow.
Capitals are tall and expressive, providing clear entry points for headings, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive motion with intermittent connections. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, staying simple and readable while retaining the font’s casual bounce.