Cursive Dalab 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, quotes, casual, playful, personal, lively, friendly, handwritten realism, display emphasis, warmth, informal voice, brushy, looping, spontaneous, expressive, tall ascenders.
A slim, right-leaning handwritten script with an ink-and-brush feel and noticeably tall ascenders and descenders. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation, with occasional tapering terminals and slightly irregular joins that keep the rhythm natural rather than mechanical. Letterforms are generally open and airy, with compact lowercase bodies and extended verticals that create a lively, ladder-like texture across lines. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, staying narrow and lightly varied in stroke endings.
Best suited to short to medium-length settings where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as headlines, pull quotes, invitations, packaging callouts, social graphics, and brand marks. It can also work for subheads when you want contrast against a neutral text face, but it is most effective when used as an accent rather than for dense reading.
The overall tone is informal and human, reading like quick, confident handwriting made for emphasis rather than formality. Its bouncy slant and looping movement give it an upbeat, approachable character that feels conversational and contemporary.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, legible cursive written with a brush pen, balancing expressive loops with enough consistency to keep words recognizable. Its narrow, tall proportions prioritize energetic line flow and a distinctive handwritten silhouette for display-oriented typography.
The sample text shows clear word shapes and a consistent forward motion, while small variations in curve smoothness and terminal finishing add authenticity. Uppercase forms are tall and gestural, often acting as expressive entry points, and the lowercase maintains a steady cadence with occasional looped descenders (notably in letters like g, y, and j).