Cursive Epney 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, social graphics, elegant, romantic, whimsical, airy, personal, handwritten elegance, display flair, signature style, decorative caps, calligraphic, swashy, looping, flourished, slanted.
A flowing, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp thick-to-thin modulation that mimics a pointed-pen or brush-pen gesture. Strokes are smooth and taper cleanly into fine terminals, with frequent entry/exit sweeps and occasional extended ascenders and descenders that add vertical rhythm. Letterforms lean on open counters and narrow, elongated shapes, while spacing remains relatively open, giving lines a light, drifting texture. Capitals are more decorative and often include generous loops and curved lead-ins, while the lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten cadence with intermittent connections rather than strict continuous joining.
Well-suited to wedding and event invitations, beauty and lifestyle branding, product packaging accents, and short display copy such as headlines or pull quotes. It also works effectively for signature-style marks or nameplates where expressive capitals and tapered strokes can be showcased.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, balancing refinement with an informal handwritten charm. Flourished capitals and soft curves lend a romantic, boutique feel, while the lively stroke energy keeps it approachable and personal rather than formal.
Designed to emulate stylish modern handwriting with a calligraphic sensibility, emphasizing elegant stroke contrast, decorative capitals, and a graceful, continuous rhythm. The intent appears focused on adding personality and polish to display text while retaining the spontaneity of hand-drawn writing.
Distinctive looped forms appear in several capitals, and the figures follow the same calligraphic logic with slender, slightly swashed strokes. The contrast and delicate hairlines make the design feel best when it has enough size and breathing room to preserve its fine details.