Cursive Nugum 2 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invites, quotes, casual, friendly, breezy, personal, playful, handwritten realism, approachability, informal elegance, quick notes, monoline, loopy, bouncy, rounded, tall ascenders.
A lively handwritten script with a monoline feel and a forward-leaning, quick-pen rhythm. Letterforms are compact with tall ascenders and long, soft descenders, and many strokes finish with tapered flicks or rounded terminals. Curves dominate, with looped constructions in several capitals and frequent single-stroke joins that create an uneven, natural texture. Spacing is intentionally irregular and word shapes are narrow, giving lines a nimble, slightly jittery cadence that reads as authentic handwriting rather than formal calligraphy.
Works well for short to medium text where a human touch is desirable—logos and brand accents, product packaging, café-style menus, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also serve as an expressive layer in posters or quote designs, especially when paired with a clean sans for contrast.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a neat but spontaneous note written with a fine marker or pen. It feels friendly and contemporary, with just enough bounce and looping to add charm without becoming ornate. The energy is light and conversational, suited to upbeat, human-centered messaging.
Designed to capture an easy, everyday cursive voice—quick, legible, and characterful—while maintaining a consistent stroke and repeatable shapes suitable for digital typesetting. The emphasis appears to be on natural flow and personable warmth rather than strict formal structure.
Capitals are more gestural than the lowercase, featuring prominent loops and occasional cross-strokes that add personality. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, staying simple and rounded with a consistent pen pressure. In longer text, the baseline shows a subtle waviness that reinforces the natural written character.