Cursive Mako 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, casual, lively, friendly, handmade, expressive, handwritten feel, modern script, signature look, friendly tone, dynamic display, brushy, slanted, looping, bouncy, rounded.
A cursive, brush-pen style script with a consistent rightward slant and lively, calligraphic modulation. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin contrast and rounded terminals, with occasional flicked entry/exit strokes that create a sense of motion. Letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, with tight counters and a rhythm that alternates between smooth joins and discrete connections, giving words a natural handwritten flow while remaining fairly controlled. Ascenders are tall and fluid, and descenders are generous with soft loops that add texture without becoming overly ornate.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as brand marks, product packaging, social graphics, and promotional headlines where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for invitations and greeting-style materials, particularly when set with generous line spacing to let the loops and descenders breathe.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick but confident handwriting. Its energetic curves and brushy contrast lean warm and approachable, suited to messaging that wants to feel human, upbeat, and conversational rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate a contemporary brush script: expressive stroke contrast, quick handwritten joins, and a compact, slanted stance that reads as modern and casual. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict regularity, aiming to add a human, signature-like feel to display text.
Uppercase forms are more gestural and sign-like, with simplified, swashy constructions that stand out in short words and initials. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with curved, handwritten shapes that integrate well in mixed text. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that enhances the handmade character, especially in longer phrases.