Cursive Yaba 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, social media, invitations, casual, expressive, personal, energetic, playful, authenticity, informality, speed, personality, warmth, monoline, lively, sketchy, bouncy, organic.
A lively handwritten script with a fast, pen-drawn feel and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes are mostly monoline with subtle pressure changes, and terminals taper or flick into short entry/exit strokes that sometimes connect between letters. The texture is slightly rough and sketch-like, with occasional overlaps and re-traced strokes that add an informal, human rhythm. Proportions are tall and compact, with narrow letterforms, tight counters, and relatively long ascenders/descenders that give lines a vertical, nimble profile.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where a personal, handwritten voice is desirable—logos, boutique branding, packaging callouts, social posts, quotes, and invitation-style collateral. It can also work for brief subheads or accents when paired with a more neutral text face for body copy.
The overall tone is friendly and spontaneous, like a quick note written with a fine pen. Its brisk rhythm and flicked terminals create an upbeat, conversational voice that feels personal rather than polished.
The design appears intended to capture natural handwriting with a quick, fluid cadence—prioritizing character and momentum over strict uniformity. The slightly scratchy texture and compact proportions suggest a signature-like script aimed at adding warmth and immediacy to contemporary layouts.
Capitals are simplified and gestural, leaning toward signature-style forms rather than formal calligraphy. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic—open, airy shapes with smooth curves and occasional asymmetry—supporting a cohesive, everyday look across letters and figures.