Cursive Abdab 2 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, social media, packaging, airy, elegant, romantic, playful, casual, signature style, personal warmth, modern charm, light elegance, loopy, monoline feel, calligraphic, bouncy, tall ascenders.
A delicate handwritten script with slender, fast-moving strokes and a noticeable slant. The letterforms favor tall ascenders and generous loops, while counters stay open and lightly enclosed, giving the design a breezy, spacious rhythm. Stroke weight shifts subtly along curves and terminals, with frequent tapered starts/finishes that mimic pen pressure. Overall spacing is narrow and compact, but character widths vary for a natural handwritten cadence.
This font suits short, expressive text where a human, handwritten feel is desirable—such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, social posts, and boutique packaging. It works best in headlines, names, and brief phrases where its thin strokes and looping details have room to breathe.
The tone is lighthearted and personable, with an elegant, diary-like charm. Its looping forms and soft terminals add a romantic, whimsical flavor, while the quick, slightly irregular rhythm keeps it informal and friendly.
The design appears intended to capture a refined, modern handwritten signature look—balancing graceful loops and tall proportions with an intentionally unpolished, personal rhythm. It prioritizes charm and gesture over strict uniformity to feel authentic on the page.
Capitals are more expressive and gestural than the lowercase, often using large entry strokes and rounded bowls that read well at display sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying simple and lightly styled to match the script texture.