Script Pakiw 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, signage, branding, playful, retro, whimsical, friendly, folksy, hand-lettered feel, display impact, vintage charm, friendly branding, rounded, bouncy, swashy, soft terminals, curling.
This typeface has a rounded, brush-like script construction with thick, smooth strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms lean on simplified, calligraphic shapes rather than strict joins, with frequent curls, hooks, and small swashes that create a lively silhouette. Counters are compact and round, stems are sturdy, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy, with noticeable variation in character widths and a hand-drawn regularity that stays consistent across the set. Numerals share the same soft, bulbous modeling and curled finishing strokes, keeping the texture cohesive in mixed text.
It performs best in short to medium-length display settings where its curls and rounded weight can be appreciated—headlines, logo wordmarks, packaging, menus, labels, and storefront-style signage. In dense paragraphs the bold, decorative motion can become visually busy, so it’s best used for emphasis, titles, and expressive callouts rather than extended body copy.
The font conveys a cheerful, nostalgic tone—casual and personable, with a decorative charm that feels at home in vintage-inspired and handmade aesthetics. Its rounded forms and playful terminals give it an inviting, slightly theatrical voice that reads as friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-lettered script look with approachable charm: bold enough to stand out, decorative enough to feel crafted, and consistent enough to function reliably across common letters and numerals.
Uppercase letters include prominent looped and curled entry/exit strokes that add personality in initials and short headings, while lowercase maintains a simple, readable script feel with occasional flourish. The darkest areas are broad and even, producing strong spot color and clear presence at display sizes.