Cursive Rikes 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, energetic, handmade feel, expressive display, friendly tone, casual emphasis, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, organic.
A lively brush-script with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a bouncy baseline rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation typical of a marker or brush pen. Counters are generally open and simplified, with compact lowercase proportions and tall, expressive ascenders and descenders. The overall texture is dense and dark, with smooth curves and occasional stroke flares that emphasize a handwritten, drawn-in-one-go feel.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a personable, handmade tone is desired—such as branding, packaging callouts, posters, social media graphics, and expressive headlines. It can also work for invitations or quote graphics when set with generous spacing and strong contrast against the background.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, reading like quick, confident handwriting used for emphasis. Its energetic rhythm and soft edges create a friendly, personal voice that feels modern and informal rather than formal or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush lettering in a consistent, repeatable font, prioritizing personality and impact over strict geometric regularity. Its forward slant, rounded finishing, and lively rhythm suggest use for expressive display typography that feels human and spontaneous.
Uppercase forms behave more like stylized initials than traditional caps, mixing print-like structures with script movement. The numerals are similarly brushy and rounded, matching the casual rhythm and maintaining strong visual weight in running text.