Cursive Yiga 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social posts, casual, personal, lively, vintage, friendly, handwritten realism, informal warmth, signature feel, quick rhythm, monoline, slanted, looping, brushy, airy.
A slanted, monoline handwritten script with brisk, slightly angular curves and a lightly brushy stroke texture. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with a notably small x-height and tall ascenders/descenders that give the line a wiry, energetic silhouette. Terminals are tapered and often hooked, with frequent looped forms in letters like g, y, and j, and capitals that read like quick pen-drawn initials. Spacing is uneven in a natural way and widths vary per letter, reinforcing a made-by-hand rhythm rather than strict typographic regularity.
Works best for short-to-medium text where a personal voice is desired: signatures, invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and informal packaging or labeling. It can also suit headers in lifestyle contexts, especially when paired with a restrained sans for contrast.
The overall tone is informal and personal, like quick notes or a signature written with a felt-tip or fine brush pen. Its lively slant and looping strokes suggest a warm, slightly retro character that feels human and spontaneous rather than polished.
The design appears intended to capture quick, fluid penmanship with a consistent slant and an expressive set of loops and hooks, prioritizing natural movement and personality over strict uniformity. It aims to read as authentic handwriting while remaining cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Capitals are prominent and expressive, sometimes approaching small wordmark-like gestures, while lowercase remains compact and nimble. Numerals keep the same handwritten cadence, with simple forms and occasional cursive-like joins and hooks that match the letter texture.