Cursive Abnes 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, airy, expressive, casual, elegant, playful, handwritten charm, signature feel, expressive display, casual elegance, monoline feel, brushy, looped, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A delicate, handwritten script with a brisk rightward slant and a lively, brush-pen rhythm. Strokes alternate between hairline entry/exit marks and fuller downstrokes, creating crisp contrast and a slightly calligraphic texture. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with long ascenders/descenders, compact counters, and frequent loop construction (notably in letters like g, j, y, and Q). Terminals tend to taper into thin flicks, and spacing feels naturally irregular in a way that reinforces the hand-drawn character while remaining readable in short lines.
Best suited to short, expressive settings such as logos, packaging accents, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works well for quote graphics and headings where its tall, airy rhythm and lively contrast can be appreciated. For longer passages, it’s likely most effective in larger sizes with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is light and personable, balancing informal charm with a touch of elegance. Its looping forms and tapered finishes evoke quick, confident handwriting—friendly and expressive rather than rigid or formal.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of quick cursive writing with a refined, calligraphic edge. By combining tapered connectors, looped construction, and strong stroke modulation, it aims to deliver a personal signature-like feel that still reads clearly in display contexts.
Uppercase forms are especially gestural, with prominent swashes and open curves that can stand out in initials. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simplified shapes and a slightly whimsical, pen-drawn consistency. The sample text shows the font maintaining a smooth flow across words while keeping individual letters distinct enough for display use.