Cursive Opley 2 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, quotes, greeting cards, branding, packaging, airy, elegant, intimate, poetic, casual, handwritten charm, light elegance, expressive caps, display script, monoline, looping, slanted, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A slender, pen-like script with a consistent, monoline stroke and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and linear, with narrow bowls and compact counters, while ascenders and descenders extend generously to create a vertical, airy rhythm. Curves are smooth and lightly looped, with frequent entry/exit strokes that suggest cursive continuity even when characters are separated. Terminals are fine and tapered, and overall spacing feels open, contributing to a delicate, lifted texture in words and lines of text.
This style suits short, prominent text where its delicate strokes and tall rhythm can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, social posts, boutique branding, and packaging accents. It works best at display sizes and in contexts where a personal handwritten tone is desired over strict readability in long passages.
The font conveys a refined, personal handwritten feel—light, graceful, and slightly dramatic. Its tall proportions and flowing motion read as romantic and poetic, while the informal stroke quality keeps it approachable rather than formal or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, elegant handwriting with a fashion-forward silhouette: narrow, tall forms, smooth loops, and a steady pen pressure that keeps the texture light. It aims to provide an expressive script for display typography that feels personal and refined.
Capitals are especially expressive, using sweeping strokes and occasional loops that create clear focal points at the start of words. Numerals follow the same delicate, handwritten logic, with simple forms that maintain the font’s light, brisk cadence.