Cursive Dadaw 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, social posts, posters, invitations, casual, friendly, personal, playful, organic, handwritten warmth, casual messaging, human touch, informal branding, quick script, brushy, rounded, loose, lively, hand-drawn.
A lively handwritten script with a gentle forward slant and brush-pen irregularity. Strokes taper and swell subtly, with rounded terminals and occasional flicked endings that keep the rhythm moving. Letterforms mix partially connected behavior with frequent pen lifts, producing a natural, note-like texture rather than a strict continuous join. Proportions lean narrow and upright in the caps, while lowercase forms stay compact with open counters and soft curves; numerals follow the same freehand cadence and slightly varied widths.
Works best for short to medium text where a human, conversational voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and casual poster headlines. It can also serve well for pull quotes or branded taglines where a relaxed handwritten feel is appropriate.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick, confident handwriting in a sketchbook or on a card. Its slight wobble and spontaneous curves add warmth and approachability, while the consistent slant keeps it cohesive and energetic.
Designed to mimic quick, natural cursive written with a brush or marker, prioritizing charm and authenticity over typographic rigidity. The goal appears to be a versatile everyday script that remains readable while still feeling unmistakably hand-made.
Capitals have simple, legible structures that read well in short phrases, and many letters show distinctive entry/exit strokes that can create pleasing flow when set loosely. The dotted i and j are small and neat, and the set maintains an intentionally imperfect baseline and stroke edge that reinforces the hand-rendered character.