Script Arbo 1 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, whimsical, romantic, vintage, airy, formal script, decorative display, handwritten charm, calligraphic motion, calligraphic, flourished, looping, swashy, delicate.
A formal script built from slender, flowing strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and an overall upright stance. Letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm with smooth joins, looping entrances/exits, and frequent swashes, especially on capitals. Curves are generous and oval-driven, while terminals often finish in fine hairlines or small hooks. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, enhancing a handwritten feel while maintaining consistent stroke logic across the set.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as invitations, wedding suites, greeting cards, logo wordmarks, labels, and editorial or social headlines. It performs well where flourish and personality are desired, and where ample size and spacing allow the delicate hairlines and swashes to remain clear.
The font reads as refined and decorative, with a light, graceful presence and a playful edge created by its loops and occasional exaggerated swashes. It evokes classic penmanship and boutique stationery, balancing sophistication with a slightly fanciful, storybook character.
Designed to mimic formal, pen-drawn handwriting with expressive capital forms and an elegant thick–thin stroke pattern. The intent appears to prioritize decorative charm and calligraphic motion over utilitarian text setting, making it a natural choice for display and celebratory typography.
Capitals are highly embellished and can become the dominant visual element in a line, while lowercase remains more compact but still ornate. The numerals match the script’s contrast and curvature, with several figures featuring distinctive loops and open counters that suit display use.