Cursive Ihvi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, social posts, quotes, friendly, casual, breezy, personal, romantic, handwritten warmth, everyday script, personal voice, expressive initials, signature feel, smooth, rounded, loopy, fluid, slanted.
A fluid, right-slanted script with rounded terminals and a smooth, continuous stroke feel. Letterforms are built from looping bowls and soft joins, with modest stroke modulation and an overall even color on the page. Proportions are lively and slightly variable from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a natural handwritten rhythm; ascenders are tall and the lowercase has a compact core with generous curves and long entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same flowing construction, with open shapes and cursive-like movement that matches the letters.
Well-suited for short to medium lines where a handwritten voice is desirable, such as greeting cards, invitations, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and quote-based designs. It can also work for casual branding accents (logos, labels, headers) where a friendly script can add personality. For best results, give it comfortable size and spacing so the loops and joins remain readable.
The font reads as warm and approachable, with the easy cadence of quick, confident handwriting. Its looping forms and gentle slant add a lightly romantic, conversational tone that feels informal rather than ceremonial. Overall, it suggests personable communication—friendly, relaxed, and expressive without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to capture the look of natural cursive writing—smooth, connected, and slightly bouncy—while staying clean enough for practical display use. The emphasis appears to be on an approachable, everyday handwritten tone with expressive capitals and flowing lowercase to create a cohesive, signature-like line.
Connections between letters appear implied through consistent exit and entry strokes even when characters are shown unconnected in isolation, helping words form a cohesive line in text. Uppercase shapes are prominent and swashy compared to the lowercase, making capitals useful as attention-getting initials. The design maintains clarity through open counters and rounded forms while preserving a spontaneous, handwritten texture.