Cursive Baluz 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, playful, whimsical, casual, lively, romantic, handwritten charm, brush calligraphy, friendly display, expressive branding, modern script, brushy, looping, bouncy, expressive, airy.
A lively cursive script with a brush-pen feel, marked by pronounced thick–thin contrast and a consistent forward slant. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact lowercase proportions and long, elegant ascenders and descenders. Strokes alternate between dense, inky downstrokes and hairline upstrokes, creating a crisp, calligraphic rhythm; terminals tend to be tapered with occasional ball-like finishes and soft flicks. Connections are fluid in running text, while capitals use larger entry/exit swashes that remain controlled rather than overly ornate.
This font performs best for display use such as logos, boutique branding, product packaging, invitations, and social media graphics where its high-contrast strokes and looping joins can be appreciated. It also works well for short pull quotes or headings, while longer body text may require generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, balancing a romantic, handwritten charm with an upbeat, modern energy. It reads as informal and friendly, with enough flourish to feel special without becoming formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a polished, catalog-ready consistency. Its narrow, slanted forms and crisp contrast aim to deliver an expressive handwritten look that feels energetic and contemporary.
The design shows intentional variation in stroke width and spacing that adds hand-rendered character, especially noticeable in repeated letters and rounded forms. Numerals and capitals maintain the same brush-contrast logic, helping the set feel cohesive in mixed-case headlines and short phrases.