Cursive Dakuv 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, conversational, authenticity, approachability, informality, energy, personal tone, brushy, slanted, loose, tall, expressive.
A slanted, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and lightly textured stroke edges. Letterforms are tall and narrow with open counters and a rhythmic, forward-leaning motion. Strokes show moderate thick–thin variation and occasional tapered terminals, with a slightly bouncy baseline and variable character widths that keep the texture organic. Capitals are simplified and airy rather than ornate, and the lowercase favors quick, single-stroke shapes with occasional connections in running text.
This font works best for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, packaging callouts, café/retail signage, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It can also suit pull quotes or section headings when paired with a neutral text face for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick notes or casual signage. Its brisk slant and energetic strokes give it a lively, upbeat voice that feels approachable and contemporary rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of quick brush handwriting while remaining clear enough for prominent titles. Its narrow, upright-tall proportions and restrained ornamentation suggest a focus on everyday versatility over decorative flourish.
In longer phrases, spacing and joins feel deliberately loose, preserving a hand-drawn texture while keeping words readable at display sizes. Numerals match the handwritten character, with simple forms and consistent slant.