Cursive Ihfa 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, fluid, personal, lighthearted, handwritten feel, approachability, speedy script, signature style, casual display, monoline, slanted, looping, bouncy, airy.
A lively cursive script with a steady, monoline stroke and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with small internal counters and a notably small x-height that makes ascenders and descenders feel prominent. Curves are smooth and slightly springy, with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional looped constructions (notably in forms like g, j, y, and the numerals). Spacing and widths vary naturally across glyphs, reinforcing a handwritten rhythm while maintaining clear, repeatable shapes.
Works well for short to medium-length display copy where a human, handwritten feel is desired—brand wordmarks, packaging labels, social posts, pull quotes, and casual invitation or greeting-card text. It is best suited to larger sizes where the tight counters and small x-height remain clear.
The overall tone reads informal and personable, like quick but tidy marker or pen writing. Its flowing joins and buoyant curves give it an approachable, upbeat character that feels conversational rather than ceremonial.
Designed to capture an everyday cursive handwriting look with smooth connectivity and a controlled, repeatable stroke, balancing spontaneity with legibility for modern display use.
Uppercase letters lean toward simplified, signature-like capitals with open forms and long strokes, pairing easily with the lowercase without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and modest flourishes that keep them visually consistent with the script.