Cursive Abgut 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social media, invites, packaging, headlines, airy, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, handwritten charm, personal tone, elegant casual, expressive caps, monoline, loopy, bouncy, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A slender handwritten script with a mostly monoline feel and gently wavering stroke pressure, giving it an ink-pen spontaneity. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous vertical reach, long ascenders/descenders, and frequent loop construction in both capitals and lowercase. Connections are intermittent rather than fully continuous, and the rhythm is lively: strokes swing between tight turns and open ovals, with occasional extended entry/exit strokes that create a flowing baseline movement. Counters remain open and the overall texture stays light and breathable even in longer lines.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display copy where a personal, handwritten feel is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, product labels, and lifestyle branding. It performs best at larger sizes where the loops, narrow forms, and delicate strokes can remain clear.
The font reads as informal and personable, with a breezy, conversational tone. Its looping forms and springy proportions add a touch of whimsy while still feeling neat enough for polished everyday uses.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, elegant penmanship with a tall, narrow silhouette and expressive loops, prioritizing charm and motion over strict uniformity. It aims to provide a light, contemporary handwritten voice for display typography and friendly brand messaging.
Capitals are especially expressive, often built from single sweeping strokes and large loops, which can dominate at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying simple and narrow with a consistent vertical posture. In continuous text, the varying join behavior and long strokes create a dynamic, handwritten cadence rather than a rigid, type-like regularity.