Cursive Idhe 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, social, posters, headlines, invitations, casual, handmade, friendly, playful, airy, handwritten realism, casual branding, quick notation, expressive display, brushy, loose, organic, bouncy, monolinear-ish.
A lively handwritten script with a loose, brush-pen feel and subtly textured stroke edges. Strokes are generally slender with occasional thickening at curves and terminals, creating a natural, uneven rhythm. Letterforms are tall and compact, with long ascenders and descenders and a small lowercase body that keeps counters tight. Joins are intermittent rather than fully continuous, and many characters finish with quick hooks or tapered flicks that add momentum without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display text where a handcrafted tone is desired—packaging labels, café menus, social graphics, posters, and casual invitations. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick marker notes or casual journaling. Its slightly jittery cadence and varied letter shapes give it a spontaneous, human character that reads as warm and approachable rather than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, natural handwriting with a brush or felt-tip tool, emphasizing speed, personality, and a slightly imperfect texture. Proportions and rhythm prioritize expressiveness and a compact footprint over strict uniformity, making it ideal for friendly, contemporary branding.
Uppercase forms are simple and narrow with rounded shoulders and occasional exaggerated entry/exit strokes, while lowercase letters keep a consistent handwritten slant-free posture. The numerals share the same brisk, sketch-like construction, making the set feel cohesive for mixed text.