Cursive Dales 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, social media, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, personal tone, casual display, quick notes, monoline, bouncy, rounded, brushy, loose.
A casual handwritten script with a monoline, marker-like stroke and softly rounded terminals. The forms lean consistently and show a bouncy baseline rhythm with slight irregularities that keep it feeling hand-drawn. Curves are open and simplified, with tall ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies, while capitals are narrow and upright in structure with quick, gestural entries and exits. Spacing feels organic rather than strictly uniform, and joins appear intermittent, reading as fast cursive rather than fully connected lettering.
Works well for short to medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is needed, such as posters, social graphics, packaging callouts, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It is best used at sizes that preserve the subtle stroke texture and keep the lively cursive forms clearly readable.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous, personal-note character. Its lively slant and brushy smoothness suggest informality and warmth, making it feel conversational and human rather than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, natural handwriting with a smooth, brush-pen feel, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over strict typographic regularity. It aims to deliver an informal script presence that stands out in headlines while remaining easygoing and familiar.
Uppercase letters stay relatively simple and legible, while several lowercase forms (notably the loopier letters and the single-storey shapes) emphasize handwriting personality over strict consistency. Numerals follow the same quick, handwritten logic with rounded turns and minimal detailing.