Cursive Arnet 3 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, social media, lively, casual, expressive, energetic, friendly, handwritten feel, display impact, brush lettering, casual voice, fast rhythm, brushy, calligraphic, slanted, looping, monoline accents.
A compact, brush-script style with a pronounced rightward slant and lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with tapered entries and exits, producing sharp points, swelling curves, and occasional dry-brush texture at turns and terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall with tight internal counters and frequent looped constructions in the lowercase, while capitals lean toward simplified, bold swashes and oval bowls. Spacing is relatively tight and the overall color is dense, with varying stroke expansion that adds a natural, written cadence across words and numbers.
Works best for short to medium phrases where the brush movement can be appreciated—headlines, logos, product names, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics. It can also suit invitations or promotional materials when a casual handwritten feel is desired, especially at larger sizes.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with the momentum of quick sign-painting or marker lettering. Its dramatic contrast and sweeping joins give it a confident, attention-getting tone that still feels informal and approachable.
The design appears intended to emulate expressive, fast cursive written with a brush pen, combining strong contrast and narrow proportions to deliver impact in display settings while maintaining a friendly handwritten character.
The italic-like slant and tapered terminals create strong forward motion, while rounded bowls and soft curves keep it from feeling rigid. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with bold curves and slender connecting strokes that match the text rhythm.