Cursive Idpe 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, invitations, packaging, headlines, vintage, whimsical, quirky, spooky, storybook, handmade feel, decorative script, thematic display, vintage flavor, expressive caps, inky, looped, flourished, textured, irregular.
A tall, condensed handwritten script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and an inked, slightly uneven edge. Strokes are upright overall with narrow proportions, lively curvature, and frequent looped terminals and entry strokes that mimic a pointed-pen or brushy ink feel. Letterforms show intentional irregularity in bowls and stems, with occasional hooked ends and tight counters; lowercase is compact with a notably small x-height and long, expressive ascenders and descenders. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a hand-drawn rhythm rather than mechanical consistency.
Best suited to display use such as posters, book covers, event invitations, themed packaging, and short headlines where its contrast and flourishes can carry the mood. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when used with generous size and spacing.
The font reads as playful and theatrical, with an old-timey, slightly eerie charm. Its wiry contrast and quirky loops give it a magical, potion-label energy while still feeling friendly and illustrative. Overall it suggests handcrafted signage or storybook titling more than everyday handwriting.
The design appears intended to emulate expressive, ink-drawn cursive with a decorative, narrow stance—prioritizing character and atmosphere over strict regularity. Its tall proportions, swashed capitals, and textured stroke edges aim to deliver a handcrafted, vintage-leaning voice for titles and themed branding.
Capitals are especially decorative, with narrow silhouettes, swashy strokes, and distinctive internal turns that create a strong display character. Numerals share the same condensed, high-contrast construction and look best at larger sizes where the textured edges and fine joins can be appreciated.