Cursive Upnen 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, greetings, branding, headlines, elegant, romantic, classic, refined, inviting, calligraphic flair, formal warmth, decorative script, signature style, calligraphic, swashy, fluid, slanted, looping.
A flowing script face with a pronounced rightward slant and calligraphic construction. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with tapering entry and exit strokes that create crisp terminals and occasional teardrop-like joins. Capitals are taller and more gestural, featuring gentle swashes and open counters, while lowercase forms are compact with a notably small x-height and long, curving ascenders/descenders. Overall spacing is relatively tight and the letter widths vary naturally, reinforcing a handwritten rhythm.
Best suited to short display text where its swashes and contrast can breathe—wedding stationery, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and elegant headings. It can work for brief pull quotes or product names, but the compact lowercase and lively rhythm make it less ideal for long passages or very small sizes.
The tone reads graceful and traditional, with a formal-leaning handwritten charm. Its smooth curves and dramatic stroke contrast suggest a romantic, celebratory mood rather than an everyday casual note.
The design appears intended to emulate polished, pen-written calligraphy with a consistent slant, high-contrast strokes, and expressive capitals. It prioritizes elegance and personality, providing a refined handwritten look for decorative, occasion-driven typography.
Many letters maintain a consistent pen angle, giving the set a cohesive, brushed-ink feel. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with oval forms and tapered ends, and several glyphs (notably capitals) use extended lead-in/lead-out strokes that add flourish in display settings.