Cursive Irkud 2 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, airy, casual, friendly, delicate, romantic, handwritten feel, personal tone, quick elegance, display accent, modern script, monoline, looping, fluid, bouncy, informal.
A slender, monoline handwritten script with a gentle rightward slant and smooth, continuous stroke flow. Letterforms are simplified and open, with frequent looped ascenders/descenders and occasional long entry/exit strokes that create a lively rhythm. Uppercase characters are tall and gestural, often built from single sweeping strokes, while lowercase forms stay compact with small counters and light joining behavior. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, using narrow, lightly curved strokes and minimal detailing.
Works well for short to medium-length copy where a handwritten tone is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social graphics, and light lifestyle packaging. It’s particularly effective in headings, signatures, and accent lines paired with a plain sans or serif for body text.
The font reads as relaxed and personable, with a soft, airy presence that feels informal and approachable. Its looping strokes and brisk, sketch-like movement give it a modern handwritten charm suited to friendly, conversational messaging.
Designed to emulate quick, elegant handwriting with a light touch—prioritizing fluid motion and personal warmth over strict uniformity. The tall capitals and looped forms suggest an intent to provide expressive display lettering that still remains readable in common phrases.
Spacing appears loose and natural, and the script shows mild inconsistencies typical of handwriting, which adds authenticity. Long strokes in letters like J, Q, and y can extend into neighboring space, so generous tracking and line spacing help maintain clarity in running text.