Cursive Sugal 2 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, playful, energetic, handmade, bold, casual, handmade feel, expressive display, bold impact, casual warmth, brushy, bouncy, expressive, textured, rounded.
A lively brush-script with chunky, inked strokes and visibly tapered terminals that suggest a fast, pressure-sensitive marker or brush pen. Letterforms are compact and upright-leaning with a consistent forward slant, alternating between broad verticals and sharper, wedge-like joins. Curves are rounded and slightly irregular, with occasional breaks and overlaps that mimic real ink drag and lift-offs. The overall rhythm is tight and punchy, with simplified forms and strong silhouettes that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as posters, splashy headlines, product packaging, and social media graphics where the brush texture can be appreciated. It also works well for branding elements like wordmarks, event titles, and casual signage, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The font reads as upbeat and informal, with a friendly, handcrafted energy. Its bold brush texture and bouncing baseline give it a confident, attention-grabbing tone that feels modern and approachable rather than formal or traditional.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-painted lettering—thick, high-impact strokes with natural variation and a forward motion—optimized for expressive display typography rather than extended reading.
Capitals are especially gestural and logo-like, while the lowercase maintains a more continuous script feel with looped ascenders and compact counters. Numerals match the same brush logic, staying heavy and rounded for consistent color in headlines. In longer text the dense strokes can visually merge, so spacing and size become important for clarity.