Cursive Apkig 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, headlines, playful, friendly, handmade, whimsical, casual, handwritten feel, casual elegance, expressive display, personal tone, brushy, loopy, bouncy, tall, clean.
A lively handwritten script with tall, narrow proportions and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast, alternating between hairline upstrokes and heavier downstrokes, with tapered terminals that feel brush- or pen-driven. Letterforms are mostly upright with gentle curl and loop details, and the set mixes partially connected writing with frequent breaks between characters, preserving a drawn, personal cadence. Capitals are slim and elongated with simple entry/exit strokes, while numerals are equally narrow and calligraphic, matching the overall texture.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personable handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and quote graphics. It is especially effective in headlines and display settings where the tall, narrow forms and contrasty strokes can create a stylish, crafted texture.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone with a light, whimsical energy. Its flowing loops and slightly uneven, hand-drawn modulation read as personal and informal rather than formal or institutional.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident handwritten lettering with a calligraphic brush-pen contrast, combining legible narrow forms with playful loops and an informal rhythm for expressive display use.
Counters are generally open and shapes stay uncluttered, helping the narrow forms remain readable despite the high-contrast stroke behavior. The overall color on the page is airy, with thin joins and occasional stroke overlaps that add to the handmade feel.