Cursive Ergew 2 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, wedding, editorial accents, elegant, airy, romantic, delicate, refined, signature feel, formal charm, decorative display, personal tone, looping, swashy, monolinear, calligraphic, graceful.
A delicate, flowing script with a noticeably right-leaning slant and long, tapering entry/exit strokes. The letterforms are built from thin hairlines with pronounced thick–thin modulation, producing a crisp, calligraphic rhythm. Ascenders and descenders are extended and often finish in small loops or soft curls, while counters stay open and lightly drawn. Overall spacing feels generous for a script, with many letters appearing loosely connected or semi-connected rather than tightly joined, maintaining a light, airy texture in words and lines.
Well suited for invitations, wedding stationery, beauty and lifestyle branding, packaging accents, and logo wordmarks where an elegant handwritten signature effect is desired. It also works effectively for short editorial highlights—pull quotes, headings, or product names—when set at larger sizes with ample whitespace.
The font conveys a polished, romantic handwriting character—poised and graceful rather than casual or playful. Its fine strokes and sweeping curves give it a formal, boutique feel suited to expressive, personal messaging and upscale presentation.
Likely designed to emulate refined penmanship with a calligraphic sensibility, emphasizing slender strokes, looping terminals, and expressive capitals. The overall aim appears to be a lightweight, graceful script that adds sophistication and intimacy to display typography.
Capitals are especially prominent, featuring tall, looping structures and understated swashes that add flourish without becoming overly ornate. Numerals share the same slender, handwritten construction and look best when given room to breathe, as the thinnest strokes can visually recede at small sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds.