Cursive Lonov 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, logotypes, elegant, airy, expressive, refined, romantic, handwritten elegance, signature style, decorative display, calligraphic feel, swashy, calligraphic, looping, slanted, lively.
A flowing script with a consistent rightward slant and a calligraphic, pen-driven construction. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with tapered entry/exit strokes and occasional sharp terminals that suggest a pointed nib or brush-pen pressure. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmically spaced, with long ascenders/descenders and frequent loops and swashes that create an animated baseline. Uppercase characters are more ornamental, while lowercase forms are simpler but still looped, and figures follow the same slanted, stroke-contrast logic with open, handwritten shapes.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, and event materials where an elegant handwritten voice is desirable. It also fits boutique branding, packaging labels, and short display lines such as headlines or signature-style logotypes, especially when paired with a restrained serif or sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is graceful and personal, combining a formal calligraphy feel with the spontaneity of quick handwriting. It reads as stylish and romantic rather than casual, with flourishes that add a sense of ceremony and signature-like individuality.
The design appears intended to emulate expressive, calligraphic handwriting with a refined, fashion-forward finish. Its narrow, slanted forms and decorative capitals prioritize personality and movement for display use rather than dense, utilitarian reading.
In longer text, the strong slant and swashy capitals become a prominent texture, giving words a continuous, ribbon-like motion. The thin hairlines and sharp tapers imply best results at moderate sizes or in high-contrast reproduction where delicate strokes remain intact.