Cursive Oldes 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, headlines, posters, packaging, social media, airy, casual, lively, expressive, elegant, handwritten charm, display emphasis, personal tone, stylish script, monoline, loopy, tall, slanted, spiky.
A slim, handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and tall, elongated proportions. Strokes read as pen-drawn and mostly monoline, with subtle thick–thin shifts at curves and terminals. Uppercase forms are narrow and wiry with long ascenders and occasional looped entries, while lowercase maintains a small x-height and quick, flicked finishes. Curves are open and slightly irregular, giving the line a natural, drawn rhythm rather than rigid geometric consistency.
Best suited to short display settings where its slender strokes and tall letterforms can be appreciated—logos, headlines, posters, packaging accents, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or invitations when set with generous size and spacing to preserve its delicate stroke texture.
The overall tone is breezy and informal, like quick personal handwriting dressed up with a bit of elegance. Its tall, slender cadence feels light on the page and adds a lively, conversational energy. The sharper joins and flicked terminals introduce a hint of attitude, making it feel modern and expressive rather than quaint.
The design appears intended to capture quick, stylish handwriting with a fashion-forward, elongated silhouette—prioritizing personality and motion over strict uniformity. It aims to provide a distinctive script voice for display typography that feels personal, light, and expressive.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and variable, with letter shapes that breathe and lean into a fast, gestural flow. Some capitals have prominent loops and tall vertical strokes that can dominate a line, while smaller lowercase details stay delicate and fine, especially at small sizes.