Cursive Ebdaf 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, romantic, personal, playful, handwritten charm, elegant casual, expressive display, personal tone, looping, fluid, brushed, monoline-ish, slanted.
A flowing, slanted script with a brush-pen feel and gently tapered terminals. Strokes show subtle modulation rather than sharp thick–thin extremes, with rounded joins and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage connective rhythm. Proportions lean tall and narrow overall, with long ascenders and descenders and compact lowercase bodies; counters are open and shapes stay legible even as letters lean and sweep. Capitals are larger and more expressive, using extended curves and occasional flourished beginnings, while numerals follow the same handwritten cadence with soft, angled strokes.
This style suits short-to-medium phrases where a handwritten voice is desired—wedding or event invitations, greeting cards, boutique packaging, café menus, and social posts. It works best at display sizes where the loops and tall extenders have room to breathe and the slanted rhythm can carry the layout.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick but confident handwriting. Its sweeping curves and elongated forms add a touch of romance and charm, while the brisk slant keeps it lively and informal.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, everyday handwriting look that feels natural and quick, while remaining polished enough for branding. Its emphasis on tall proportions, smooth connectivity cues, and expressive capitals suggests a focus on stylish display lettering rather than long-form text setting.
The sample text shows consistent baseline flow with occasional breaks between letters, balancing a connected-script impression with readable word shapes. The long extenders and pronounced slant create a strong horizontal motion, which can make lines feel energetic and slightly dramatic.