Cursive Runan 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handmade warmth, expressive headlines, signature look, casual branding, brushy, rounded, looped, bouncy, connected.
A brush-pen style script with rounded terminals, smooth joins, and a lively, slightly bouncing baseline. Strokes show organic modulation with tapered entries and fuller downstrokes, creating a fluid rhythm without rigid uniformity. Letterforms lean forward and alternate between connected and softly separated joins, with generous loops in ascenders/descenders and compact counters that keep the texture dark and cohesive. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal, drawn-by-hand logic, maintaining consistent stroke character and spacing for display use.
This font works best for short to medium headlines where a personable handwritten feel is desired—logos, labels, invitations, quote graphics, and social posts. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a neutral sans or serif for longer text, where the script is used sparingly for emphasis.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, with a cheerful handmade energy that feels personal rather than formal. Its looping gestures and soft edges suggest friendliness and spontaneity, making it well-suited to expressive, upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with clean digital consistency, prioritizing charm and momentum over calligraphic precision. Its balance of looping forms and sturdy strokes aims to deliver an expressive signature-like voice that remains legible in display contexts.
Capitals are simple and open, avoiding overly elaborate flourishes, while key letters (like g, y, and f) use prominent loops that add personality. Word shapes remain readable at larger sizes, though the dense stroke weight and tight inner spaces can make small-size setting feel busy.