Cursive Ekrel 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, expressive, airy, friendly, modern, handwritten feel, signature look, display impact, personal tone, brushy, looping, slanted, monolinear, tall ascenders.
A lively handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and quick, brush-pen rhythm. Strokes feel mostly monolinear with occasional pressure-driven thickening on curves and terminals, creating a lightly calligraphic texture without heavy shading. Letterforms are tall and compact, with long ascenders/descenders and a notably small lowercase body, while spacing and stroke joins vary naturally to preserve an organic, written feel. Capitals are simplified and open, and the overall silhouette stays narrow and upright despite the italic motion.
Well-suited for short, high-impact text such as brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, invitations, and social media graphics where a personal handwritten touch is desired. It also works nicely for pull quotes and headings when set with generous line spacing to accommodate the tall ascenders and descenders.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—like fast, confident note-taking or a casual signature. Its lean, energetic movement and slightly rough, hand-drawn edges add personality and immediacy, keeping the mood personable rather than formal.
Likely designed to mimic quick, stylish handwriting with a brush-pen feel—prioritizing flow, spontaneity, and a signature-like presence. The narrow, tall proportions and lively slant suggest an emphasis on energetic word shapes for display use rather than extended reading.
The sample text shows good momentum in word shapes, with intermittent connections and occasional lifted strokes that read as natural pen breaks. Dots and small details are understated, and some forms lean toward minimalist handwritten shapes, helping maintain a clean, contemporary look even at larger sizes.