Cursive Silen 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade feel, expressive display, casual warmth, brush lettering, brushy, bouncy, rounded, organic, expressive.
This font presents a brush-pen handwriting look with rounded terminals, tapered joins, and visibly calligraphic stroke modulation. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a lively, uneven rhythm that preserves natural hand-drawn variation while remaining consistent enough for repeated text. Curves are soft and full, counters are relatively small in the heavier strokes, and many forms show subtle entry/exit flicks that suggest quick marker or brush movement.
It works best in short to medium display text such as headlines, packaging titles, posters, and social media graphics where its bold brush texture can carry the message. It also fits invitations, greeting cards, and craft-oriented branding, especially when paired with a neutral sans for supporting copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, leaning toward a cheerful, handcrafted feel. Its bouncy movement and organic irregularity read as approachable and creative rather than formal or corporate, with a lightly quirky personality that suits expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten brush lettering—bold, legible, and energetic—while maintaining a cohesive alphabet for repeatable typographic use. Its compact proportions and high stroke contrast suggest a focus on strong presence in display sizes and expressive, human character.
Uppercase forms are simple and marker-like, while lowercase introduces more cursive behavior with occasional loops and connecting tendencies, creating a mixed-case texture that feels natural in sentences. Numerals follow the same brush rhythm and weight, keeping the set visually unified in display settings.