Cursive Balad 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, branding, packaging, social posts, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, romantic, handwritten feel, personal tone, expressive display, casual elegance, looping, brushy, bouncy, lively, rounded.
A lively cursive script with a brush-pen feel, combining thick downstrokes and finer connecting strokes for a clear handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and slightly slanted, with frequent loops in ascenders and descenders and a generally rounded, open construction. Stroke terminals tend to be tapered and flicked, and the baseline has a gentle bounce that reinforces an informal, personal tone. Capitals are more decorative and varied in structure, often featuring extended entry/exit strokes that help lead into the following letters.
This font suits short-to-medium display copy where a personal, handcrafted voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, and social media graphics. It can also work for boutique branding and packaging accents when used at comfortable sizes with generous line spacing to preserve its loops and contrast.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like a quick note written with a flexible pen. Its loops and energetic strokes add a light, upbeat character that reads as approachable rather than formal. The style suggests a modern, crafty sensibility with a hint of romance and whimsy.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident cursive written with a flexible brush pen, prioritizing personality and flow over strict regularity. Its contrast, looping forms, and bouncy rhythm aim to deliver an expressive handwritten look that feels contemporary and friendly.
Spacing and connections feel intentionally organic, with some letters appearing more discretely drawn while others link smoothly, creating a varied handwritten texture. The numerals follow the same brushy contrast and maintain a casual, slightly calligraphic presence that pairs well with the alphabet.