Cursive Urdef 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, expressive, handmade, friendly, energetic, handmade feel, casual script, brush writing, display emphasis, personal tone, brushy, textured, slanted, looped, monoline-ish.
A lively, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow proportions and a tight overall footprint, while stroke contrast and pressure variation create a dry, slightly textured edge. Many lowercase characters connect naturally, with simple loops and quick, gestural joins; capitals are similarly streamlined and upright-leaning, reading more like fast marker caps than formal calligraphy. Spacing feels snug and rhythmic, and the figures follow the same handwritten logic with angled terminals and varied widths.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a personal, handwritten feel is desired. It can also work well for quotes, invitations, or branding accents when set with generous leading and enough size to preserve the brush texture.
The tone is informal and personal, like quick notes written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its energetic stroke rhythm and slight roughness add warmth and immediacy, giving text a conversational, handmade presence.
Designed to capture the speed and character of brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable font, prioritizing expressive rhythm and organic stroke behavior over formal penmanship. The narrow, slanted forms and connected lowercase suggest an intention for compact, stylish display text with a casual, human touch.
The compact x-height and tall ascenders/descenders emphasize a vertical, note-taking cadence, especially in mixed-case settings. The texture and contrast are most apparent on curves and entry/exit strokes, which helps maintain a hand-drawn look even in longer lines.