Cursive Illeh 2 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, quotes, greeting cards, invitations, social posts, friendly, casual, airy, playful, personal, handwritten realism, light elegance, casual clarity, friendly tone, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, open counters, loose rhythm.
A slender, monoline handwritten script with a gentle rightward slant and a clean, pen-drawn feel. Strokes stay consistently thin with rounded terminals, producing an airy texture and light color on the page. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with long ascenders/descenders and open, simplified counters; curves are smooth and slightly elastic, while joins are intermittent rather than fully continuous. Capitals are taller and more gestural, often built from a single sweeping stroke, and numerals follow the same spare, handwritten construction.
Well-suited for short headlines, pull quotes, captions, and personable branding moments where an informal handwritten voice is desired. It also fits greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics, especially when set with generous tracking or paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, like quick neat handwriting in a notebook. Its light touch and looping forms give it a relaxed, upbeat character that feels personal rather than formal or technical.
Designed to capture a neat, lightweight cursive handwriting look with minimal stroke modulation, emphasizing speed, simplicity, and a friendly everyday voice. The tall proportions and open shapes aim for readability while preserving the spontaneity of pen lettering.
Spacing reads intentionally loose and handwritten, with small variations in widths and connections that add natural rhythm. The sample text shows good clarity at display sizes, while the thin strokes suggest it will look best when given enough size and contrast against the background.