Cursive Anden 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, quotes, packaging, whimsical, friendly, airy, elegant, personal, handwritten charm, casual elegance, display emphasis, personal tone, looping, monoline, tall, bouncy, flourished.
A slender, handwritten script with tall ascenders and descenders, a bouncy baseline, and lightly textured, pen-like curves. Stroke weight is mostly monoline with subtle swelling through turns, and terminals alternate between tapered flicks and soft, rounded endings. Letterforms are compact and upright-leaning with occasional loops and gentle entry/exit strokes, producing a lively rhythm; capitals add extra height and simple flourishes without becoming overly ornate.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text such as invitations, greeting cards, logos and wordmarks, social graphics, and lifestyle packaging where a handwritten feel is desired. It works best when given generous line spacing and some breathing room, and is most effective at larger sizes where the delicate strokes and loops remain clear.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, with a casual elegance that feels handwritten rather than formal calligraphy. Its narrow, airy forms read as light and nimble, giving text a cheerful, handcrafted presence suitable for warm, informal messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident handwriting with a refined, legible script structure—balancing playful loops with controlled proportions for a clean, modern handwritten look.
Uppercase characters act as expressive anchors with taller proportions and occasional looped structure, while lowercase maintains consistent motion and spacing that keeps words cohesive at display sizes. Numerals follow the same pen-drawn logic, staying slim and simple with a few curved, handwritten quirks.