Cursive Barom 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, invitations, playful, breezy, friendly, casual, handmade, handwritten warmth, informal charm, personal tone, expressive display, monoline-ish, looped, bouncy, whimsical, airy.
A lively handwritten script with a lightly brushed feel and noticeable contrast between thinner entry strokes and slightly heavier downstrokes. Letterforms lean forward with a bouncy baseline and variable character widths, creating an uneven, natural rhythm. Strokes are smooth but not mechanical, with rounded terminals, occasional looped joins, and a mix of connected and softly separated forms depending on the letter. Capitals are tall and gesture-driven, while lowercase is compact with tight counters and minimal internal space.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, boutique packaging, social graphics, and pull quotes. It works best at larger sizes where the delicate hairlines and tight internal spaces can remain clear.
The overall tone is casual and personable, like quick, confident handwriting on a note or card. Its loose rhythm and looping forms add a touch of whimsy, keeping the texture energetic rather than formal or polished.
Designed to emulate relaxed, contemporary cursive handwriting with a light, expressive touch. The intent appears to prioritize personality and rhythm over strict uniformity, producing a human, spontaneous texture for headline and accent use.
Ascenders tend to be prominent relative to the lowercase body, and several letters show expressive entry/exit strokes that extend slightly beyond their cores. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with open curves and simplified construction that matches the letterforms.