Cursive Deroy 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, invitations, branding, quotes, packaging, airy, elegant, casual, romantic, lively, handwritten realism, signature look, modern elegance, expressive tone, monoline, loopy, slanted, tall, bouncy.
A tall, slender handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and a mostly monoline stroke that subtly swells at curves and terminals. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with long ascenders and descenders that create an open, airy rhythm. Connections are fluid in lowercase, while capitals read as simplified, looped calligraphic forms with occasional flourish-like entry strokes. Counters remain small and upright, and terminals tend to finish in soft hooks or tapered flicks, keeping the texture light and fast-moving.
This font suits signature-style wordmarks, invitations and announcements, boutique branding, packaging accents, and short quote graphics where a personal handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at display sizes where the slim strokes and tight internal spaces remain clear, and it can add a refined, contemporary touch to headers or names paired with a neutral sans for body copy.
The overall tone feels personal and breezy, like a quick but careful signature. Its slim, elongated forms and gentle loops add a touch of elegance while staying informal and friendly. The motion is energetic without becoming overly ornate, suggesting modern handwritten charm rather than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to capture a natural, pen-written cursive with a fashionable, elongated silhouette—prioritizing speed, flow, and a graceful handwritten personality suitable for modern lifestyle applications.
In running text, the strong verticality and narrow set give lines a compact footprint while ascenders/descenders add expressive sparkle. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly curved constructions that harmonize with the letterforms.