Cursive Barev 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, greeting cards, social media, friendly, casual, airy, personal, playful, handwritten realism, personal tone, casual branding, clean script, monoline, looping, bouncy, upright-leaning, open counters.
A slim, pen-drawn script with monoline strokes and gentle, continuous motion between letters. Forms are tall and compact with a noticeably small x-height against long ascenders and descenders, giving the lowercase a lifted, airy rhythm. Terminals are rounded and slightly tapered, with occasional loops and soft hooks on letters like g, y, j, and f; capitals are simplified and signature-like rather than ornamental. Spacing is relaxed for a script, and the overall texture stays clean and readable at display sizes despite the narrow letterforms.
Works well for logos, small brand marks, product packaging accents, and short headlines where a friendly handwritten voice is needed. It also suits invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and social graphics, especially when paired with a straightforward sans for body copy.
The tone feels informal and approachable, like quick neat handwriting on a note or label. Its light touch and bouncy curves read cheerful and personable, with a modern, uncluttered charm rather than a formal calligraphic mood.
Likely designed to mimic a tidy, contemporary handwriting style that feels personal and quick, while remaining legible and consistent across a full alphabet and numerals. The tall proportions and restrained detailing suggest an emphasis on clean rhythm and easy use in modern display settings.
Capitals vary in structure and width, reinforcing the handwritten character, while the lowercase maintains consistent stroke logic and smooth joins. Numerals are simple and rounded, matching the pen style and staying visually cohesive with the letters.