Cursive Dupu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, social media, packaging, quotes, casual, energetic, personal, expressive, modern, handwritten feel, signature style, friendly tone, quick rhythm, monoline, slanted, looping, airy, brisk.
A fast, handwritten script with a consistent monoline stroke and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and compact, with long ascenders and descenders and a notably small x-height that creates an airy midzone. Curves are smooth and slightly springy, with occasional looped entries/exits and tapered terminals that mimic quick pen lifts. Spacing is tight and lively, and the rhythm varies subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an authentic handwritten texture.
Best suited to display uses where a human, signature-like voice is desired—such as branding accents, logotypes, social posts, packaging callouts, invitations, and pull quotes. It reads most confidently at larger sizes where the compact x-height and brisk joins remain clear.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a quick note written with confidence. Its brisk movement and tall, slender forms feel contemporary and energetic rather than ornate, bringing a friendly, spontaneous character to headlines and short phrases.
The design appears intended to capture natural, everyday cursive with a quick tempo: minimal stroke modulation, tall proportions, and simple loops that emphasize speed and personality. It aims to feel authentic and contemporary while staying clean enough for modern graphic use.
Uppercase forms are simplified and fluid, functioning well as leading initials without becoming overly decorative. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with light, streamlined shapes that suit casual contexts more than data-heavy settings.