Cursive Uhdig 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, playful, handwritten feel, personal tone, brush script, expressive display, brushy, looping, slanted, expressive, textured.
A flowing, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and lively, variable stroke modulation. Letterforms are compact with short lowercase bodies and relatively prominent ascenders and descenders, creating a tall, rhythmic texture. Strokes taper into pointed terminals and occasional teardrop-like entries, while curves stay open and elastic, giving the alphabet an easy, handwritten momentum. Spacing is tight and the overall set feels narrow and upright in rhythm, with slight irregularities that reinforce an organic, drawn-by-hand finish.
Well-suited to branding touchpoints that benefit from a personal signature feel, such as packaging labels, café menus, boutique posters, and social media graphics. It performs best in display sizes for headlines, short phrases, and pull quotes where the textured stroke endings and lively rhythm can be appreciated.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—approachable and personal rather than formal or ceremonial. Its energetic movement and brushy contrast suggest spontaneity, like quick signage or a friendly note written with a marker or brush pen.
Likely designed to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with a clean, cohesive rhythm while preserving small natural variations for authenticity. The compact lowercase and energetic slant aim to deliver an expressive script voice that remains readable in short, prominent settings.
Capitals read as simplified, swashy initials without excessive ornament, helping the style stay practical for short lines. Numerals share the same slanted, calligraphic motion and look best when used as accents rather than dense tables.