Cursive Urlag 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, casual, expressive, friendly, playful, handmade, handwritten realism, expressive display, casual charm, brush lettering, brushy, looping, bouncy, fluid, textured.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and visibly tapered stroke endings. Letterforms lean forward with a quick, rhythmic motion, mixing connected cursive joins with occasional breaks and lifted strokes. Proportions are compact and tall, with tight counters and a relatively low x-height against long ascenders and descenders. The baseline is mostly steady but retains natural hand-drawn irregularities, and terminals often finish in sharp flicks or soft hooks that add texture and energy.
Best suited for short display settings where its brush contrast and lively joins can be appreciated: headlines, logos, packaging callouts, quotes, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also work for brief subheads or accent text, while dense paragraphs may feel busy due to the strong contrast, narrow proportions, and handwritten texture.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and energetic, like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or social posts. Its loops and brisk slant convey enthusiasm and approachability, while the contrast and brush texture add a touch of flair and personality.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with a clean, curated consistency—capturing natural stroke variation and casual joins while keeping recognizable shapes for clear word silhouettes. It prioritizes expressive movement and a personal tone over strict geometric regularity.
Capital forms are bold and gestural, often with simplified, sign-like structures that read well at larger sizes. Lowercase shows distinctive looped descenders (notably in letters like g, y, and j) and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage flowing word shapes. Numerals are handwritten and slightly varied in width, matching the relaxed, personal rhythm of the letters.