Cursive Lobup 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, invitations, packaging, headlines, elegant, expressive, romantic, classic, handwritten, signature feel, boutique elegance, calligraphic flair, display emphasis, swashy, looping, calligraphic, flowing, refined.
This script shows a slanted, calligraphic construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics a flexible nib. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with extended ascenders and descenders and a notably small x-height in the lowercase. Strokes taper to fine hairlines at entry/exit points, and many glyphs feature soft loops and occasional swash-like terminals, giving the alphabet a lively, drawn-with-a-pen rhythm. Spacing and widths vary modestly across characters, reinforcing a natural handwritten cadence while remaining visually consistent in stroke logic.
It works best in display settings where the delicate hairlines and stroke contrast can be appreciated—such as logos, boutique branding, wedding or event invitations, packaging accents, and short headlines. For longer passages or very small sizes, the fine joins and tight proportions may reduce clarity compared to simpler scripts.
The overall tone is polished and personable—more refined than casual—suggesting a graceful, slightly formal handwritten signature feel. The looping forms and high-contrast strokes add a romantic, boutique character that reads as expressive and stylish rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to capture a stylish handwritten look with calligraphic contrast—balancing legibility with expressive flourishes—so designers can add a signature-like accent to brands and editorial moments without resorting to overly ornate formal scripts.
Uppercase forms are more dramatic and gestural, with several letters built from sweeping curves that create strong word-shape personality. Numerals follow the same pen-influenced contrast and slant, pairing well with the letterforms for short numeric details like dates or prices.