Cursive Ihpe 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, lighthearted, handwritten realism, warmth, approachability, informality, fluency, flowing, looped, rounded, slanted, brushy.
A flowing cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, rounded joins. Strokes are monolinear and brush-pen-like, with soft terminals and occasional tapered starts and finishes. Letterforms are open and generously spaced, with long ascenders/descenders and looped shapes that keep lines moving; capitals are larger, more gestural, and often begin with a sweeping entry stroke. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, staying simple and slightly angled to match the text.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a human, conversational voice is desired—such as lifestyle branding, packaging accents, invitations and greeting cards, social posts, pull quotes, and headers. It can also work for signatures or bylines where a handwritten impression is important.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick, neat handwriting used for notes or informal messaging. Its smooth cadence and playful loops give it an approachable, upbeat feel without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to emulate smooth everyday cursive writing with a clean, legible flow. The emphasis appears to be on natural rhythm, friendly tone, and versatile readability for display use in informal, personal contexts.
Connectivity is frequent in lowercase, but breaks appear naturally where handwriting would lift, creating an authentic, less rigid texture. Curves dominate over sharp corners, and the design relies on rhythm and gesture more than strict geometric consistency, which helps it feel human and spontaneous.