Cursive Puki 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, quotes, greeting cards, elegant, airy, romantic, personal, graceful, handwritten charm, signature feel, decorative display, elegant scripting, calligraphic, looping, swashy, slanted, delicate.
A flowing, calligraphic script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are built from tapered entry and exit strokes, with frequent loops, teardrop terminals, and occasional swashes that extend slightly beyond the main body. Capitals are more expressive and open than the lowercase, while the lowercase keeps a compact core with tall ascenders and long, swinging descenders. Overall spacing feels moderately loose and variable, reinforcing a handwritten rhythm rather than a strictly uniform texture.
Well suited to display applications where a graceful handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, wedding or event collateral, boutique branding, product packaging, and short pull quotes. It performs best at larger sizes where the thin hairlines and looping details remain clear, and as an accent paired with a simpler text face.
The style reads as refined and personable, blending casual handwriting with a lightly formal, invitation-like polish. Its lively loops and soft terminals give it a warm, friendly tone, while the contrast and slant add a touch of sophistication.
Designed to emulate quick, confident pen lettering with a slightly polished, calligraphic finish. The intent appears to prioritize expressive movement, elegant contrast, and a charming handwritten cadence for headline and accent typography.
Connections between letters are suggested through consistent joining strokes, but the rhythm still preserves distinct letter shapes, aiding word recognition in short lines. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved strokes and simple, readable forms that harmonize with the script without becoming overly decorative.