Cursive Etkim 2 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signature, branding, packaging, beauty, wedding, elegant, airy, delicate, romantic, fashion-forward, signature feel, elegant script, personal tone, editorial accent, boutique branding, monoline feel, hairline strokes, looped ascenders, long extenders, open counters.
A refined, handwritten script with hairline strokes and a calligraphic, pen-drawn rhythm. Letterforms are steeply slanted with tall ascenders and long, sweeping entry/exit strokes that create a lively forward motion. Uppercase characters are large and flourish-prone, often built from single continuous gestures with open bowls and occasional looped constructions. Lowercase is small and compact with a notably short x-height, relying on extended ascenders/descenders and fine terminals to carry the texture; spacing is loose enough to keep the line from feeling dense despite the narrow proportions.
Best suited to short, prominent settings where the fine strokes and flourished capitals can be appreciated—logotypes, signatures, invitations, headings, pull quotes, and packaging accents. It performs especially well when given generous size and breathing room, and when paired with a sturdy sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is intimate and stylish, balancing a casual handwritten charm with a polished, editorial elegance. Its light touch and flowing strokes suggest personal notes, boutique branding, and upscale lifestyle aesthetics rather than utilitarian text.
Designed to evoke a contemporary handwritten signature look with graceful motion, high refinement, and minimal visual weight. The emphasis appears to be on expressive capitals and elegant line flow while keeping the overall texture light and unobtrusive.
In the samples, connectivity is intermittent: many letters visually link through long hairline joins, while others remain slightly separated, giving a natural handwriting cadence. Numerals are similarly slender and slanted, with simple forms and minimal ornament, matching the script’s restrained, airy color on the page.