Cursive Tegal 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, energetic, friendly, retro, crafty, handwritten feel, display impact, informal warmth, brush lettering, brushy, rounded, loopy, bouncy, monoline.
A lively brush-script with thick, rounded strokes and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and tightly set, with small counters and tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush pen. Capitals feature prominent entry strokes and soft loops, while lowercase forms keep a simplified, rhythmic structure with short extenders and occasional open joins that read like quick handwriting. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and minimal internal detailing.
Well suited to branding and packaging that needs a handcrafted, personable voice, as well as posters, headers, and social media graphics where the bold script can carry a message quickly. It works best in short lines, logos, and callouts, where its compact, energetic forms remain clear.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—approachable and personable, with a hint of vintage sign-painting charm. Its bouncy rhythm and soft curves feel conversational and spontaneous rather than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering—compact, punchy, and highly expressive—offering a handwritten look that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures for straightforward display typography.
Texture is clean and solid, emphasizing mass over detail; this helps it hold up in display sizes but can make tight spaces and small counters fill in at smaller sizes. The pronounced slant and compact proportions create strong forward motion and a cohesive line texture in words and short phrases.