Cursive Alrat 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, casual, playful, personal, friendly, breezy, handwritten realism, casual warmth, expressive flow, compact lettering, monoline, looping, fluid, airy, lively.
A lively handwritten script with slim, monoline-like strokes and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and narrow, with compact counters and a notably small x-height relative to long ascenders and occasional deep descenders. Curves are smooth and loop-driven, while terminals tend to be tapered or softly rounded, giving a quick, pen-drawn rhythm. Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, and connections appear selectively in running text rather than as rigid continuous joining.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a human, handwritten feel is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, product labels, and social media graphics. It also works for headers or pull quotes when paired with a more neutral text face, benefiting from moderate sizes where the small x-height remains clear.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat handwriting used for notes or captions. Its narrow, airy rhythm keeps it light on the page, while the looping forms add a playful, slightly whimsical character. It reads as friendly and approachable rather than formal or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of everyday cursive handwriting while staying clean and consistent enough for repeatable typesetting. Its tall, narrow proportions and looping joins prioritize a quick, expressive flow that feels personal and informal.
Uppercase forms are simplified and linear, often resembling quick marker or pen constructions, while lowercase letters show more looping detail and distinctive entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with narrow proportions and straightforward shapes, matching the script’s casual cadence.