Cursive Abniv 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, invitations, greeting cards, social media, packaging, airy, elegant, playful, casual, expressive, handwritten charm, stylish script, personal tone, decorative caps, monoline feel, loopy, tall ascenders, long descenders, open counters.
A slender, handwritten script with a quick, upright-leaning flow and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous vertical reach, long ascenders/descenders, and frequent looped constructions, especially in capitals and select lowercase. Strokes taper at entries and exits, giving a pen-drawn, slightly calligraphic texture; connections are fluid in running text while individual glyphs retain a lightly irregular, human rhythm. Spacing is relatively tight and the overall silhouette stays compact, with delicate joins and open bowls that keep the texture from becoming overly dense.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a handwritten tone is desired, such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, social posts, and boutique packaging. It is best used at larger sizes where the fine strokes and tight rhythm remain clear, and where its expressive capitals can contribute to a recognizable wordmark-like feel.
The font reads as breezy and personable, balancing a refined, handwritten elegance with an informal, journal-like friendliness. Its looping capitals and quick terminals add a touch of whimsy, making it feel expressive and conversational rather than formal or rigid.
Designed to emulate quick, stylish handwriting with a lightly calligraphic touch—prioritizing graceful motion, distinctive word shapes, and a lively, personal texture over strict regularity. The narrow, tall proportions and looped forms suggest an intent to look elegant and handwritten while staying light on the page.
Capitals are notably distinctive and gestural, often using large loops and extended strokes that create strong word-shape personality. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with slim forms and modest flourish, pairing naturally with the lowercase in casual settings.