Cursive Rakeb 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, packaging, quotes, elegant, whimsical, romantic, playful, artsy, brush script, handmade feel, signature look, decorative caps, display voice, brushy, calligraphic, looping, swashy, textured.
A handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining tall, slender letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper sharply into hairlines, with occasional rough edges and ink-bleed texture that reinforces its hand-rendered character. Many letters feature looping ascenders/descenders and soft entry/exit strokes; connections are suggested in the lowercase with a flowing, forward rhythm, while capitals are more standalone and gesture-driven. Spacing and letter widths vary slightly, contributing to an organic cadence rather than strict typographic regularity.
Well-suited to display typography where its contrast, swashes, and texture can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging accents, social graphics, and pull quotes. It can also work for short headlines or product names where a handcrafted, elegant script voice is desired.
The overall tone is expressive and personable, balancing elegance with a casual, creative liveliness. Its swashes and lively terminals add a romantic, boutique feel, while the textured brush contrast keeps it approachable and handmade rather than formal.
Likely designed to emulate modern brush calligraphy: expressive downstrokes, delicate hairlines, and informal rhythm that feels written rather than constructed. The prominent capitals and variable letter widths suggest an intention toward distinctive, signature-like wordmarks and decorative display settings.
Capitals show distinctive, decorative structures (notably in letters like A, B, Q, and R), giving them a logo-like presence. Numerals and punctuation follow the same brush logic, with thin hairline joins and heavier downstrokes that stand out best at display sizes.