Cursive Iples 2 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, invitations, packaging, branding, greeting cards, casual, friendly, playful, airy, youthful, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, light emphasis, monoline, loose, bouncy, rounded, open.
A slender, monoline handwritten script with a forward slant and a lively, slightly bouncy baseline. Strokes are smooth and rounded with minimal contrast, relying on simple curves and soft terminals rather than sharp joins. Letterforms are narrow and tall with generous ascenders and descenders, while spacing stays open enough to keep the texture light. Connections are suggested by the writing rhythm, but many characters retain distinct, readable shapes rather than fully continuous joining.
Well-suited to short to medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—social graphics, invitations, packaging callouts, greeting cards, and casual branding accents. It performs best at display and subhead sizes where the delicate strokes and narrow forms can remain crisp and legible.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick neat handwriting used for notes or labels. Its light, airy texture and relaxed forms give it a cheerful, approachable personality that reads as contemporary and easygoing.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy everyday handwriting with a consistent pen pressure and a quick, natural cadence. It prioritizes an approachable personal feel and clear character recognition over ornate calligraphic detailing.
Capitals are simple and loop-leaning, designed to flow naturally into following letters without heavy flourish. Numerals match the same thin, handwritten construction and remain clear at a glance, supporting mixed text settings without feeling out of place.