Cursive Derap 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, packaging, invitations, headlines, quotes, romantic, friendly, lively, polished, personal, handwritten, elegant, decorative, expressive, compact, tapered, looping, swashy, calligraphic, flowing.
A fluid, connected script with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic, pen-driven contrast between hairlines and thicker strokes. Letterforms are tall and compact with tight internal spacing and long, sweeping ascenders/descenders that add elegance and motion. Terminals tend to be tapered and slightly hooked, and the overall texture is smooth and consistent, with enough flourish to feel decorative while remaining structured.
Works best for short-to-medium display text such as branding wordmarks, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, social posts, and lifestyle or beauty headlines. It’s well suited to applications where a compact, elegant script can add personality and a sense of craft, and it can also function for brief emphasized phrases when ample spacing is available.
This script has a polished, upbeat tone that feels personal and expressive rather than formal. Its flowing rhythm and lively loops give it a friendly, romantic energy that reads as contemporary hand-lettering.
The design appears aimed at delivering a refined handwritten look with strong movement and contrast, suitable for expressive display settings. It balances neat construction with selective flourishes, suggesting an intention to feel both personable and stylish without becoming overly ornate.
Uppercase forms show more prominent loops and entry strokes, while lowercase maintains a steadier connected rhythm. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, slightly slanted forms that match the script’s overall cadence.