Cursive Byliy 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, packaging, branding, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, romantic, handwritten charm, expressive script, decorative initials, personal tone, craft aesthetic, loopy, flourished, bouncy, organic, brushed.
A flowing, handwritten script with a smooth rightward slant and lively, variable stroke rhythm that suggests pen or brush pressure. Letterforms are narrow and tall with compact lowercase bodies and long ascenders/descenders, creating an elegant vertical cadence. Strokes alternate between fine hairlines and thicker downstrokes, with rounded terminals, occasional ink-like roughness, and frequent looped entries/exits that keep words visually connected. Capitals are more decorative, featuring swashes and open counters that stand out as expressive initial forms.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a handcrafted voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, social posts, boutique branding, and packaging accents. It also works well for headers and signature-style lines where decorative capitals and connected strokes can be showcased without crowding.
The font feels personable and upbeat, with a whimsical, slightly romantic tone that reads like neat, stylized handwriting. Its looping forms and gentle bounce give it an inviting, crafted character suited to expressive, informal messaging.
Designed to capture a polished cursive handwriting feel with expressive loops and calligraphic contrast, balancing legibility with decorative flair. The narrow, tall proportions and energetic connections emphasize elegance and personality over utilitarian text setting.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a hand-drawn way, and some joins and curves show subtle texture, enhancing the organic look. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with curving, lightly flourished shapes that blend well alongside the letters.