Cursive Darut 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, crafty, casual, quirky, hand-lettered, display impact, signature feel, approachable tone, brushy, bouncy, looped, rounded, textured.
A condensed brush-script with thick, inky strokes and visible marker-like texture that creates a slightly rough edge and occasional internal streaking. Letterforms are tall and narrow with a lively baseline rhythm, mixing connected cursive joins with a few more separated, handwritten constructions. Terminals tend to be rounded and tapered, with generous loops in letters like g, y, and z and compact counters that stay clear despite the heavy stroke. Capitals are expressive and simplified, often built from a dominant vertical stroke with quick, curved attachments, giving headings a strong vertical emphasis.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as logos, product labels, posters, and social media graphics where a handmade feel is desired. It can also suit invitations, greeting cards, and craft branding, especially when paired with a simpler companion font for longer text.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick hand-lettering for packaging or social posts. Its energetic loops and brushy texture feel upbeat and crafty, leaning more personable than polished. The condensed proportions add a punchy, attention-getting character without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering—tall, compact, and expressive—delivering a handcrafted signature look that stands out in display settings.
In the sample text, the narrow set and heavy stroke create dense word shapes, so spacing and line length become important for readability. The texture and stroke variation are most noticeable at larger sizes, where the hand-drawn quality becomes a feature rather than noise.