Cursive Rakod 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social graphics, headlines, playful, personal, breezy, friendly, romantic, handwritten charm, signature style, casual elegance, expressive display, looped, bouncy, brushy, calligraphic, monoline accents.
A lively, handwritten cursive with a forward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with tapered entry and exit strokes and occasional crisp terminals that mimic lifted pen pressure. Forms are compact and upright in footprint, with tall ascenders and long, swinging descenders that add vertical rhythm. Letter connections are frequent but not rigid, producing a natural, slightly irregular flow and a varied baseline texture suited to expressive setting.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where its loops and stroke contrast can be appreciated—logos, boutique branding, packaging, greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when given adequate size and breathing room to preserve clarity in the connections and descenders.
The overall tone is warm and personable, balancing casual informality with a polished, modern script look. Its looping joins and buoyant curves read as upbeat and approachable, while the contrast and tall proportions add a touch of elegance and charm.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting—expressive and stylish rather than strictly formal. It aims to provide a signature-like script that feels human and spontaneous while remaining consistent enough for repeatable branding and display typography.
Capital letters are prominent and decorative, often featuring extended lead-in strokes and generous curves that stand out as display initials. Counters tend to stay open, and many lowercase shapes include distinctive loops (notably in letters with bowls or descenders), which increases character but can add visual density in tight spacing.