Cursive Alkud 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, friendly, breezy, personal, playful, casual, handwritten warmth, modern casual, signature feel, quick notes, monoline, loopy, airly, tall, slanted.
A tall, airy handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and predominantly monoline strokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with long ascenders and descenders and a notably small x-height that gives text a delicate, upright rhythm despite the italic angle. Curves are smooth and looped, terminals are softly tapered, and connections are implied by the cursive construction even when letters don’t fully join. Spacing is open and the overall texture stays light and uncluttered, with simplified shapes that favor speed and legibility over ornament.
This style works well for invitations, greeting cards, quotes, social media graphics, and lifestyle branding where a personal, handwritten feel is desired. It’s also a good fit for short headlines on packaging or labels, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The font reads like quick, neat penmanship—warm, approachable, and informal. Its looping strokes and relaxed rhythm create a lighthearted, conversational tone suited to personable messaging rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, modern cursive handwriting look—quick and fluid, with tall proportions and restrained detailing to keep words readable while still feeling human. It prioritizes an easygoing, signature-like presence for display and short-form text.
Uppercase characters are especially tall and linear, often built from a single flowing stroke with minimal crossbars, which can make capitals feel airy and signature-like. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying slim and open with simple, rounded forms that match the script’s cadence.