Cursive Eskiv 2 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, invitations, headlines, packaging, elegant, airy, romantic, whimsical, delicate, signature feel, elegant display, personal tone, expressive caps, lightness, monoline feel, hairline, looping, swashy, calligraphic.
A delicate, handwritten script with a steep rightward slant and long, tapering strokes that alternate between hairline-thin and slightly heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow proportions, tight counters, and a generally high baseline rhythm. Ascenders and capitals rise prominently with frequent entry/exit flicks and occasional looped construction, while many lowercase forms stay small relative to the overall line height, emphasizing the long verticals. Curves are smooth but retain a natural pen-drawn irregularity, and spacing reads as variable and organic rather than mechanically even.
Best suited to branding moments where a personal, elegant voice is needed—logos, boutique packaging, wedding or event invitations, and short display lines. It performs especially well in larger sizes for titles, quotes, and name-focused compositions where the tall rhythm and swashes can be appreciated. For long passages or small UI text, its fine strokes and compact interior spaces are less optimal than for display use.
The overall tone is refined and intimate, balancing graceful calligraphic movement with a casual, personal note. It feels light, airy, and a bit playful—more like a quick, stylish signature than formal copperplate. The flourishes add romance and charm without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to capture a contemporary handwritten signature aesthetic: tall, slender letterforms with calligraphic contrast and expressive capitals, optimized for stylish display rather than utilitarian reading. The emphasis on lightness, motion, and flourish suggests a focus on adding personality and elegance to short text.
Capitals tend to be expressive and swashy, often introducing the strongest contrast and the longest strokes, which can create a lively texture in headline settings. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic—slanted, slender, and open—suited to occasional use rather than dense tabular reading. At smaller sizes, the hairline connectors and fine terminals may visually soften, so the design benefits from generous size and breathing room.