Cursive Imken 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, personal, warm, handwritten feel, friendly tone, quick script, everyday notes, informal display, rounded, looping, bouncy, smooth, slanted.
A lively, slanted script with rounded forms and smooth, continuous strokes that feel drawn in one motion. Letterforms lean forward with a bouncy baseline rhythm, mixing open counters and occasional tight loops in ascenders and descenders. Terminals are softly tapered and often finish with slight hooks or curves, giving the alphabet an energetic, handwritten cadence. Capitals are simplified and slightly taller than the lowercase, while numerals share the same flowing, cursive construction for a cohesive texture in mixed text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings such as brand marks, product labels, café menus, greeting cards, invitations, and social posts. It also works effectively for pull quotes and headlines where a personal, handwritten accent is desired and the script texture can be appreciated.
The tone is approachable and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting on a note or label. Its rhythmic loops and easy slant add a lighthearted, personable voice that reads as informal and friendly rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and charm of everyday cursive writing while keeping forms clean and repeatable for consistent typesetting. Its restrained decoration and rounded construction aim to provide a versatile, friendly script voice that stays legible in typical display sizes.
Stroke joins and curves stay consistently smooth, supporting fluid word shapes in longer lines. Spacing appears naturally handwritten, with moderately tight sidebearings that create a connected, conversational flow without becoming overly ornate.