Cursive Abnef 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, quotes, branding, airy, elegant, whimsical, handmade, romantic, personal tone, calligraphic feel, decorative titles, handmade charm, monoline feel, looping, bouncy, tall ascenders, long descenders.
This font has a delicate, handwritten script character with slender strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics a pointed-pen rhythm. Letters are generally upright with narrow proportions, tall ascenders, and long, looping descenders that add vertical elegance. Terminals are tapered and softly rounded, with frequent entrance/exit strokes and occasional flourish-like hooks, while spacing remains open enough to keep the texture light and breathable in running text.
It suits short-to-medium text where a personal, crafted voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique packaging, quote graphics, and lifestyle branding. It is especially effective for headings, names, and accent lines where the tall loops and high-contrast strokes can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is graceful and personable, balancing refined calligraphic cues with an informal, sketchbook spontaneity. Its looping forms and buoyant rhythm lend a romantic, slightly whimsical feel that reads as friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a light, elegant cursive that feels authentically hand-drawn, combining calligraphic contrast with approachable, contemporary lettering. It aims to create distinctive word silhouettes through tall proportions, looping descenders, and subtly varied stroke finishes.
Uppercase forms tend to be more decorative and distinctive, with larger curves and occasional swashes that create lively word shapes in titles. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slender constructions and occasional curls that keep them consistent with the letterforms.