Cursive Selif 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, crafty, casual, whimsical, handmade feel, warmth, expressiveness, informality, display impact, brushy, hand-inked, bouncy, rounded, organic.
A lively hand-drawn script with brush-like strokes, rounded terminals, and noticeable modulation that shifts between thick downstrokes and lighter connecting strokes. Letterforms have a compact, slightly compressed feel with a bouncy baseline rhythm and uneven, natural widths that reinforce the handmade character. Many shapes suggest a connected writing motion, but connections are not rigidly consistent, giving the alphabet an informal, drawn-in-one-go look. Counters are generally open and soft, and strokes often end in gentle flares or tapered points rather than crisp, geometric cuts.
This font suits short, personality-forward text such as logos, product labels, headlines, invitations, and social graphics where a handmade voice is desired. It works best at display sizes where the stroke texture and lively rhythm can be appreciated, and where slight irregularities enhance the message rather than distract in long passages.
The overall tone feels approachable and upbeat, like quick marker lettering on a card or café chalkboard. Its irregularities read as intentional and charming, adding warmth and personality rather than strict polish.
The design appears intended to mimic casual brush lettering with a friendly, contemporary craft aesthetic, prioritizing warmth, movement, and expressive silhouettes over strict uniformity. It aims to provide an easygoing handwritten flavor that remains bold and legible in punchy headline settings.
Uppercase forms are prominent and expressive, with simplified, gestural construction that pairs well with the more flowing lowercase. Numerals match the same hand-rendered logic, with rounded shapes and slight tilt/curve variations that keep the texture consistent across mixed text.