Cursive Rinew 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, retro, handmade, approachability, handmade charm, cheerful display, informal readability, rounded, bouncy, brushy, soft terminals, looping.
A rounded, brush-like script with sturdy strokes and softly blunted terminals. The forms show a lively baseline bounce and slightly irregular rhythm typical of hand lettering, with occasional joins and looped connections in the lowercase. Counters are generally open and generous for a script, and curves dominate with minimal sharp angles, giving the alphabet a cohesive, pillowy silhouette. Capitals are compact and simplified, pairing comfortably with the lowercase without extreme flourish.
Well suited to branding accents, packaging, café or boutique signage, and promotional posters where a friendly handwritten look is desirable. It performs best in short to medium headlines, quotes, and display copy, and can add warmth to social media graphics and invitations when set at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, homemade energy. Its smooth curves and buoyant motion suggest a cheerful, conversational voice that feels informal and personable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten script that feels crafted and human while remaining clear and steady in continuous text. Its restrained ornament and rounded construction aim for broad, everyday versatility in cheerful display settings.
Stroke endings often taper subtly and flatten, reinforcing a marker/brush impression. Some letters introduce distinctive loops (notably in descenders and round forms), adding character while keeping the texture consistent across the set. Numerals follow the same rounded, handwritten logic and read best when given a bit of breathing room.