Cursive Dadid 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, packaging, social posts, headlines, greeting cards, casual, personal, airy, lively, friendly, human warmth, quick note, handmade feel, casual elegance, brushy, expressive, slanted, loose, monoline-ish.
A brisk, slanted handwritten script with tall proportions and a noticeably small x-height relative to the ascenders. Strokes feel brush- or pen-driven, with lightly modulated thickness and tapered terminals that create a quick, sketchy rhythm. Letterforms are loosely constructed with open counters, occasional lifted connections, and irregular stroke joins that preserve a natural hand-drawn texture. Uppercase characters are especially long and narrow, with simplified structures and minimal ornamentation, while numerals follow the same swift, single-stroke sensibility.
Works well for short, expressive text such as quotes, social media graphics, invitations, and lifestyle packaging where a personal touch is desired. It’s best used at display sizes, where the thin strokes, small x-height, and brisk handwritten detail remain clear.
The overall tone is informal and conversational, like a quick note written with a fine brush pen. Its light, nimble marks and energetic slant give it a youthful, spontaneous feel rather than a polished calligraphic one.
Designed to capture the immediacy of natural handwriting with a lightly brushed edge—prioritizing personality and motion over strict uniformity. The narrow, tall build and quick terminals suggest an intention to stay elegant and unobtrusive while still reading distinctly as hand-written.
Spacing appears intentionally relaxed, helping the narrow shapes breathe in words and phrases. The contrast between tall ascenders and small lowercase bodies adds sparkle but also makes the lowercase feel delicate at small sizes.