Cursive Barit 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, handcrafted, lively, handwritten feel, expressive display, modern lettering, friendly tone, brand personality, brushlike, tapered, looping, springy, informal.
This is a brush-pen style script with lively, slightly right-leaning forms and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into fine entry and exit terminals, with occasional swelling on downstrokes that gives letters a painted, calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are generally narrow with compact counters, and the baseline shows a subtle bounce that reinforces the handwritten feel. Uppercase characters are simplified and readable rather than ornate, while lowercase includes looped ascenders/descenders and soft, rounded joins that keep words flowing.
It works well for short to medium-length text where a personal, handcrafted voice is desirable—such as branding accents, packaging labels, social graphics, posters, and invitations. The energetic contrast and narrow proportions help it stand out in headlines, pull quotes, and display settings, especially when paired with a simple sans for body copy.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, like quick but confident hand lettering. Its energetic stroke contrast and bouncy rhythm add a playful, approachable character that reads as informal and expressive rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush lettering: expressive, fast-moving strokes with clean legibility and a friendly, contemporary feel. It prioritizes character and rhythm over strict uniformity, aiming for a natural handwritten impression in display typography.
Capitals and lowercase share consistent brush behavior, but individual letters retain small idiosyncrasies that emphasize authenticity. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with tapered terminals and varied stroke thickness, staying legible while maintaining the handwritten texture.