Cursive Arlaw 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, social posts, headlines, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, whimsical, handmade feel, casual warmth, modern script, display emphasis, brushy, rounded, lively, textured, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing pronounced stroke-contrast and subtly tapered terminals. Letterforms are generally upright with a narrow footprint, rounded bowls, and a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, with frequent single-stroke joins in lowercase and occasional breaks that preserve a drawn-by-hand spontaneity. Capitals are tall and simplified, with smooth curves and minimal ornament, while the numerals echo the same soft, organic construction.
Well-suited for short to medium display text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as boutique branding, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a simple sans for longer reading.
The overall tone is warm and informal, balancing a neat structure with energetic stroke variation. It feels personable and handcrafted, like quick marker lettering refined into a consistent style—approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate modern casual brush lettering with a controlled, catalog-ready consistency—delivering an expressive handwritten look while remaining legible and compact in typical display use.
The contrast and narrow proportions give it a crisp presence at display sizes, while the brushy joins and tight counters can create darker patches in dense settings. The dot on the lowercase i/j appears as a distinct, compact mark, reinforcing the handwritten character.