Cursive Rurim 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social posts, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, bouncy, handwritten feel, friendly voice, expressive display, casual branding, looping, brushy, rounded, lively, informal.
A lively, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are slightly slanted with narrow proportions, rounded terminals, and frequent looped joins that create a continuous, flowing rhythm. Strokes show soft tapering and small weight flicks at entries and exits, giving the texture a natural, drawn quality. Spacing is fairly tight and the overall line color is dark and punchy, with compact lowercase proportions and tall, expressive ascenders/descenders.
Well-suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It also fits invitations, greeting cards, and craft-oriented designs where an informal, personal touch helps set the tone. For best results, use at display sizes where the tight joins and contrast can be appreciated clearly.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone that feels conversational and handcrafted. Its looping connections and rhythmic bounce read as warm and approachable, suggesting informal charm rather than formality. The high-energy stroke movement adds a cheerful, slightly whimsical character.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting with smooth connections and expressive thick–thin strokes. It prioritizes personality and flow over strict uniformity, aiming to deliver a casual, human feel that remains readable in short phrases.
Uppercase letters are simplified and upright-leaning enough to stay legible while still matching the script’s brushy modulation; several capitals read as monoline-like gestures paired with heavier downstrokes. Numerals are simple and rounded, echoing the same tapered stroke behavior and maintaining a consistent, handwritten cadence in text.