Cursive Apdes 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, personal, airy, handwritten warmth, informal elegance, modern note, light display, monoline feel, loopy, bouncy, brushy, open counters.
A tall, slender handwritten script with flowing joins and a lightly brushed stroke that shows subtle pressure changes. Letterforms are predominantly upright with a lively baseline rhythm and frequent looped constructions in ascenders and descenders. Capitals are simplified and narrow, often formed with single, sweeping strokes, while lowercase characters favor open apertures and rounded turns. Spacing is a bit elastic, reinforcing an informal, written-by-hand texture while remaining legible in words and short lines.
Works well for logos and small-brand wordmarks that want a personable feel, as well as packaging, labels, and lifestyle collateral. It also suits social posts, quote graphics, and invitation-style headlines where a casual handwritten voice is desired. For best results, use at display sizes where the fine stroke and tight proportions can breathe.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like quick neat handwriting on a note or label. Its narrow, looping gestures and soft stroke endings give it an energetic, lighthearted character suited to friendly messaging rather than formal communication.
Designed to mimic quick, tidy cursive writing with a modern, narrow silhouette. The intent appears to balance charm and readability, providing a handwritten accent that feels spontaneous yet consistent enough for repeatable design use.
The sample text shows consistent joining behavior across most lowercase letters, with occasional pen-lift moments that add a natural, hand-drawn irregularity. Numerals are simple and similarly narrow, matching the script’s vertical emphasis and maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.