Cursive Esras 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, quotes, social graphics, elegant, personal, airy, lively, romantic, handwritten charm, signature feel, stylish display, graceful flow, calligraphic, monoline-ish, looping, swashy, bouncy.
A delicate, right-leaning handwritten script with a calligraphic feel and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are tall and slender, with long ascenders and descenders and a notably small x-height that gives lowercase a compact, lifted presence. Curves are fluid and slightly bouncy, with occasional tapered terminals, open counters, and intermittent joins that read as naturally written rather than rigidly connected. Capitals are simplified and gesture-driven, often starting with a light entry stroke and ending in a soft flourish, while numerals keep a similarly informal, drawn rhythm.
Best suited for short to medium display copy where its narrow, flowing texture can be appreciated—wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging accents, editorial pull quotes, and social media graphics. It can also work for name marks and headings when ample spacing and size are provided for clarity.
The overall tone is refined yet personal—like quick, stylish pen lettering used for a note, place card, or signature. Its narrow, airy texture and lively slant suggest warmth and spontaneity, while the crisp contrast adds a touch of sophistication suitable for polished, boutique aesthetics.
Designed to emulate elegant everyday handwriting with a fashion-forward, calligraphic edge, balancing expressive loops and swashes with a clean, lightweight presence. The tall proportions and small x-height aim to create a graceful, upscale silhouette that feels personal rather than formal.
Spacing and stroke rhythm feel intentionally irregular in a human way, with some glyphs appearing more connected than others and certain letters using extended entry/exit strokes to create flow. The uppercase set stands out as more gestural and display-oriented, while the lowercase carries the day-to-day handwriting character most strongly.