Cursive Orduw 2 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, signatures, greeting cards, quotes, branding, airy, delicate, romantic, casual, whimsical, handwritten charm, personal tone, light elegance, quick penmanship, monoline, looping, slanted, tall ascenders, open forms.
A delicate, pen-like script with a consistent light stroke and an overall rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous ascenders and descenders, and the lowercase sits on a small x-height that emphasizes the vertical rhythm. Curves are smooth and looped, with frequent entry/exit strokes that suggest quick, continuous writing; joins appear in the sample text while some shapes retain a slightly separated, sketch-like feel. Spacing is loose enough to keep counters open, and capitals are simplified but expressive, often built from long verticals and soft, rounded turns.
Best suited for short to medium-length settings where a personal, elegant handwriting feel is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging accents, social graphics, and pull quotes. It performs especially well at larger sizes where the thin strokes and narrow proportions can remain clear.
The font conveys an intimate, handwritten tone—light, relaxed, and slightly playful. Its thin strokes and flowing motion read as gentle and personal rather than formal, giving text a breezy, romantic character.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, graceful penmanship with a light touch—prioritizing flow, charm, and an organic written rhythm over rigid structure. It aims to provide a refined handwritten voice that can add personality without looking overly ornate.
Capitals stand out through height and prominent lead-in strokes, creating a lively headline rhythm. Numerals and punctuation maintain the same fine-line treatment, matching the overall handwritten continuity without adding heavy graphic emphasis.