Cursive Adret 2 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, greeting cards, social posts, airy, romantic, delicate, whimsical, elegant, handwritten elegance, signature look, decorative script, light display, calligraphic, looping, swashy, monoline, slanted.
A delicate cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and hairline strokes. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional extended swashes, giving the line a fluid, handwritten rhythm. Capitals are tall and gestural with simple calligraphic construction, while the lowercase remains compact with small counters and long ascenders/descenders. Spacing feels open and lightly connected in running text, and the numerals follow the same flowing, pen-drawn logic.
Well-suited to invitations, wedding and event stationery, greeting cards, and lifestyle branding where a light, handwritten feel is desired. It can work effectively for short headlines, signatures, product labels, and pull quotes, especially when given generous size and spacing so the fine strokes and swashes remain clear.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, like quick calligraphy or a personal note written with a fine pen. Its looping forms and soft movement read as romantic and slightly whimsical, with a refined, airy presence rather than a bold or formal one.
This design appears intended to mimic fine-pen handwriting with a calligraphic sensibility: slender strokes, flowing connections, and expressive capitals that add flourish without becoming overly ornate. The emphasis is on elegance and movement, providing a personal, boutique feel for display-oriented typography.
The contrast between thin hairlines and slightly stronger strokes is most apparent in curves and turns, and several characters show distinctive loops (notably in letters like g, y, and z) that add personality. The sample text demonstrates a lively cadence with occasional flourish on capitals and end strokes, which can become a focal point in short phrases.