Cursive Arkup 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social quotes, packaging, cafes, invites, friendly, playful, casual, expressive, breezy, handwritten charm, casual branding, display script, personal tone, brushy, looped, tall ascenders, rounded, monoline-ish.
A lively cursive hand shows a tall, slender rhythm with fluid entry and exit strokes and frequent loop construction in both caps and lowercase. Strokes exhibit noticeable contrast between heavier downstrokes and lighter hairline turns, with rounded terminals and occasional swashy extensions that lend a brushed, ink-on-paper feel. The glyphs sit on an informal baseline with subtle bounce, and the lowercase forms favor compact bodies with long ascenders/descenders, producing an airy texture in words despite the narrow overall footprint. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, open shapes and slightly varied widths that reinforce the natural, drawn quality.
This style is well suited to greeting cards, invitations, casual branding, and lifestyle or café packaging where a handwritten voice is desirable. It also works nicely for short social graphics, pull quotes, and headers, especially when paired with a simple sans for body copy.
The font reads warm and approachable, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes, labels, or personal messages. Its loops and light swashes add a touch of charm and whimsy without becoming overly formal, giving text an upbeat, conversational tone.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush-pen cursive with a polished consistency, balancing expressive loops and swashes with clear, readable letterforms. Its proportions and contrast suggest a focus on energetic display typography rather than long-form text.
Capital letters are more gestural and decorative than the lowercase, helping with emphasis in short phrases and headings. The narrow proportions and high stroke contrast make it most comfortable at display sizes, where the delicate joins and hairlines can breathe.