Cursive Mano 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, invitations, casual, lively, friendly, vintage, expressive, handwritten feel, brush script, informal display, retro flair, personal tone, brushy, textured, looping, slanted, bouncy.
A brisk, brush-pen cursive with a consistent rightward slant and softly tapered stroke endings. Letterforms show medium contrast with rounded joins, occasional ink-like thickening at curves, and slight texture that suggests natural pressure changes. Proportions are compact and on the narrow side, with a relatively low x-height and tall ascenders that add vertical rhythm. The set reads as loosely connected handwriting: many lowercase forms link smoothly, while some capitals stand more independently with simplified, calligraphic strokes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired—posters, branding accents, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and invitations. It also works well for quotes or headings that benefit from a quick, brush-script personality.
The overall tone is informal and energetic, with a personable, handwritten warmth. Its lively rhythm and brushy texture evoke a retro sign-painting and notebook feel—confident, quick, and slightly dramatic without becoming overly formal.
Designed to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting in a reliable, repeatable font: fluid cursive movement, modest contrast, and a slightly textured finish for an authentic hand-rendered impression. The compact proportions and low x-height prioritize expressive silhouettes and a punchy headline presence over long-form neutrality.
Spacing feels naturally uneven in a controlled way, reinforcing the hand-drawn character while maintaining readability. Rounded counters and open shapes keep words clear at display sizes, and the stronger capital strokes add emphasis for initials and short headlines.