Cursive Forak 2 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social graphics, airy, whimsical, intimate, poetic, casual, personal voice, light elegance, expressive notes, fine-pen feel, monoline, hairline, loopy, spindly, gestural.
A delicate, hairline handwritten script with a right-leaning, fast pen rhythm and long, tapering terminals. Strokes are predominantly monoline with subtle pressure shifts, and the overall build is tall and slender, with generous ascenders and descenders relative to the very small x-height. Letterforms favor open curves and occasional loops, with a lightly irregular baseline and uneven stroke starts that keep the texture human and sketch-like rather than polished. Numerals and capitals echo the same airy construction, with thin entry/exit strokes and ample internal space.
Well-suited to short phrases, names, and highlight text on invitations, stationery, greeting cards, and lifestyle packaging. It also works for pull quotes, captions, and social posts where a light, handwritten touch is desired, especially at medium to large sizes where the hairline detail remains visible.
The tone feels light, personal, and slightly whimsical—more like a quick note written with a fine pen than a formal calligraphic hand. Its spidery elegance suggests softness and intimacy, with an expressive, poetic character that reads as informal and gentle.
The design appears intended to capture quick, elegant handwriting with an emphasis on tall proportions, fine strokes, and expressive loops—prioritizing personality and a refined, airy texture over strict uniformity or heavy readability for long passages.
In continuous text the thin strokes and narrow proportions create a quiet, low-ink color, while tall capitals add dramatic spikes and loops for emphasis. Spacing appears relatively open for such slender forms, helping counters stay clear, though the finest joins and terminals can visually fade at small sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds.