Cursive Esmul 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invites, quotes, airy, casual, elegant, playful, handmade, handwritten charm, signature feel, modern casual, brushy, looping, slanted, tall, monoline-ish.
A tall, right-slanted cursive script with an airy, open structure and a lightly brushed, pen-like stroke. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with smooth curves, occasional looped joins, and gently tapered terminals that keep the texture lively without becoming heavy. Uppercase forms are simple and elongated with sweeping entry/exit strokes, while lowercase maintains a consistent rhythm with compact bowls and long ascenders/descenders; the overall color stays light and even across words.
Well-suited to short-to-medium headlines where a handwritten voice is desired: boutique branding, packaging labels, social media graphics, invitations, and quote layouts. It also works for accent text paired with a clean sans or serif, where its narrow, tall rhythm can add contrast without dominating the page.
The tone feels informal and personable, like quick neat handwriting used for notes or signatures, while the slender proportions and smooth motion add a touch of elegance. It reads friendly and contemporary rather than formal calligraphy, balancing charm with restraint.
Likely designed to capture a fast, stylish handwritten look—clean enough for display use, but still retaining the irregularities and stroke quirks that signal something personal and made by hand.
Connectivity varies across letters, creating a natural handwritten cadence with small breaks and re-joins that help avoid a rigid script feel. Numerals follow the same light, handwritten logic, with simple shapes and modest curves that blend well in text.