Cursive Ponin 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, crafty, approachable, human touch, expressiveness, informality, handmade feel, brushy, looping, bouncy, swashy, organic.
A lively brush-pen script with a right-leaning, forward rhythm and visibly modulated strokes that mimic pressure changes. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded terminals, soft joins, and occasional entry/exit strokes that suggest semi-connected handwriting. Ascenders and descenders are prominent, giving the design a tall, flowing silhouette, while counters stay relatively tight and forms remain legible despite the expressive movement. Capitals include simple swashes and looped construction, and numerals follow the same handwritten logic with open curves and tapered ends.
This style works well for short to medium text where a friendly handwritten tone is desirable—such as invitations, greeting cards, personal branding, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It also suits headlines, pull quotes, and accent text when paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, like quick handwritten lettering made with a brush marker. Its flowing loops and bouncy cadence add warmth and informality, making it feel inviting rather than formal or rigid.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident brush handwriting with an energetic slant and expressive loops. It prioritizes charm and motion over strict uniformity, aiming for a natural, human feel in display settings.
Stroke transitions show a clear contrast between thicker downstrokes and finer hairlines, especially in curved letters and looped capitals. Spacing appears intentionally uneven in a natural way, and some shapes lean toward simplified, single-stroke constructions that reinforce the hand-drawn character.