Cursive Dined 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, expressive, handmade, handwritten feel, casual display, signature look, expressive lettering, brushy, looping, bouncy, slanted, monoline-ish.
A lively, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded, looping forms. Strokes show a smooth, calligraphic rhythm with modest contrast and tapered terminals that suggest pressure-driven writing. Letterforms are compact and tall with relatively small lowercase bodies, long ascenders/descenders, and occasional extended entry/exit strokes that give words a flowing, connected feel. Capitals are more ornamental, using broad curves and open counters, while numerals follow the same handwritten logic with soft, continuous strokes.
Works well for short to medium text where a friendly handwritten signature is desired—logos, product labels, café menus, quotes, greeting cards, and event materials. It’s especially effective at larger sizes where the loops and terminals can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting on a note or invitation. Its looping joins and energetic rhythm read as approachable and expressive rather than formal or technical.
Designed to capture the look of quick brush lettering with cohesive rhythm and legible shapes, balancing expressive loops with enough structure for readable wordforms. The compact lowercase and animated capitals emphasize personality and motion for display-oriented typography.
The texture stays clean and controlled despite the handmade character, with consistent curve quality and few abrupt angles. Spacing appears naturally varied—some letters lean into their neighbors—enhancing an authentic handwritten cadence.