Cursive Syma 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, invitations, social media, playful, whimsical, folksy, friendly, quirky, handmade feel, expressive display, casual charm, decorative caps, brushy, calligraphic, looping, bouncy, swashy.
A lively, brush-pen cursive with a forward-leaning rhythm and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper to sharp points and teardrop terminals, with occasional entry/exit flicks and looping joins that create a buoyant baseline flow. Letterforms are compact with tall ascenders/descenders and a relatively small x-height, while widths vary noticeably across characters for an organic, handwritten cadence.
This style works best for short to medium text where personality is the priority: brand marks, café or boutique packaging, posters, greeting cards, invitations, and social graphics. It can also serve as a display accent paired with a restrained sans or serif, while long passages at small sizes may lose clarity due to the energetic stroke contrast and compact counters.
The overall tone is informal and expressive, mixing charm and a slightly eccentric personality. Its animated strokes and swashy moments give it a handcrafted, storybook feel that reads as welcoming rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of quick brush lettering while remaining consistent enough for repeatable typographic use. It emphasizes charm and motion—through tapered strokes, looping connections, and a bouncing rhythm—aimed at expressive display settings.
Capitals tend to feature larger, more gestural shapes and occasional flourished curves, helping headlines feel decorative without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same brushy logic with tapered ends and a handwritten irregularity, reinforcing the casual, human quality.