Cursive Orrud 2 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, airy, elegant, intimate, whimsical, refined, signature feel, personal tone, display elegance, handmade charm, monoline, loopy, calligraphic, delicate, tall ascenders.
A delicate, pen-like script with a predominantly monoline stroke and gentle, natural modulation at curves and turns. Letterforms are tall and slender with long ascenders and descenders, and many capitals feature open loops and extended entry/exit strokes that lend a continuous, written rhythm. Connections are frequent but not rigidly cursive, with occasional breaks that keep the texture light and readable. The overall spacing feels generous and flowing, with softly rounded terminals and a slightly irregular, human cadence that reads as intentional handwriting rather than rigid construction.
Well suited to invitations, personal stationery, boutique branding, and packaging where a refined handwritten signature is desired. It also works nicely for short display lines—quotes, headings, and social graphics—especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for body text.
The tone is graceful and personal, balancing elegance with an informal, handwritten charm. Its light presence and looping capitals suggest a romantic, boutique feel, while the relaxed rhythm keeps it approachable and friendly rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate a fast, stylish pen script with expressive capitals and a light, airy color on the page. It prioritizes personality and elegance in display settings, aiming for a signature-like impression with smooth flow and minimal visual weight.
Uppercase forms are especially expressive, with prominent swashes and looped structures that can take visual priority in short phrases. Numerals follow the same thin, handwritten logic and appear best when allowed ample size and whitespace to preserve their fine detail.