Cursive Somel 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bouncy, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful display, informal branding, quick emphasis, rounded, brushy, looping, chunky, soft terminals.
This typeface has a brush-pen look with thick, rounded strokes and gently tapered joins that create a soft, inked texture. Letterforms are compact and lively, with a slightly bouncy baseline feel and variable character widths that keep the rhythm informal. Counters are generally small and rounded, and terminals often finish with soft hooks or bulb-like ends, reinforcing a hand-drawn quality. The lowercase shows frequent looped constructions (notably in letters like b, f, g, y), while capitals remain simplified and sturdy for clear word shapes.
It works best in short-to-medium display settings where a casual, human voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, posters, social media graphics, greeting cards, invitations, and playful branding. The bold stroke presence also suits stickers, labels, and merchandise where strong contrast and quick recognition are important.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and personable—like quick, confident marker lettering used for friendly notes or cheerful branding. Its chunky strokes and rounded forms lean toward fun and approachability rather than refinement or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal cursive voice with bold, rounded brush strokes that feel spontaneous yet consistent. It prioritizes charm and immediacy, aiming for friendly readability in display sizes while preserving a distinctly hand-lettered texture.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a way that supports the handwritten character, and the heavier stroke weight makes it stand out strongly on light backgrounds. Numerals match the letterforms with rounded shapes and simple, marker-like construction, keeping the set visually cohesive.