Cursive Banif 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, posters, casual, playful, friendly, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, signature style, brushy, looping, expressive, informal, dynamic.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining rounded loops with occasional sharp, tapered terminals. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and thin hairlines, with a consistent rightward slant and flowing, calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are compact and narrow overall, with small lowercase bodies and frequent ascenders/descenders that add vertical movement. Connections are suggested in the lowercase through entry/exit strokes, while capitals remain more standalone and gestural, featuring swashes and varying widths that enhance the hand-drawn character.
This font suits short, expressive text where personality matters—logos, product packaging, social graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. It works especially well at display sizes where the contrast, loops, and swashy caps can read clearly and add a handmade signature.
The tone is warm and personable, like quick, confident note-taking with a stylish flourish. Its energetic stroke modulation and looping forms give it a cheerful, slightly whimsical voice that feels approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting while maintaining enough consistency for repeated use, balancing spontaneity with a recognizable, cohesive rhythm. It emphasizes expressive capitals and a flowing lowercase to deliver an informal, modern script look suitable for contemporary branding and casual editorial headlines.
Uppercase shapes lean decorative, with pronounced curves and occasional flourish-like cross strokes, while the lowercase stays simpler and more rhythmic for text-like settings. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with rounded forms and tapered ends that keep them visually consistent with the letters.