Cursive Delis 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, social posts, airy, casual, personal, lively, elegant, handwritten charm, signature look, casual elegance, expressive headings, brushy, looping, slanted, monoline-ish, high ascenders.
A brisk, slanted cursive with a brush-pen feel and gently tapered terminals. Strokes are mostly smooth and continuous, with occasional thickening on curves and downstrokes that suggests pressure variation rather than strict calligraphic construction. Letterforms run tall with long ascenders and descenders, compact bowls, and a noticeably small lowercase body, creating a wiry, quick rhythm. Connections are implied more than fully joined, and the overall texture is clean and open with rounded, looping details (notably in forms like g, y, and z). Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly angular forms and a consistent forward lean.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a handwritten signature-like voice is desired—brand marks, product packaging, café menus, greeting cards, invitations, pull quotes, and social graphics. Its light, narrow texture suits overlays on photography and airy layouts, while the more elaborate capitals make it especially effective for titles and name-oriented settings.
The tone is informal and personal, like fast but confident handwriting refined for display. It feels friendly and conversational while still maintaining a light elegance from its tall proportions and smooth curves. The overall impression is lively and modern, with a breezy, handwritten charm rather than a formal script stiffness.
Designed to emulate quick, stylish handwriting with a brush-pen influence—prioritizing personality, speed, and flowing movement over strict uniformity. The intent appears to be an approachable script that remains legible in display sizes while retaining the spontaneity of hand-drawn strokes.
Capitals are expressive and slightly oversized, often using open loops and sweeping entry strokes that create distinctive word shapes in headlines. The letterspacing appears naturally loose for a script, helping keep counters readable despite the narrow construction, while the most decorative loops add visual sparkle at larger sizes.