Cursive Arlis 15 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, social media, elegant, playful, romantic, handmade, casual, human warmth, expressive display, modern calligraphy, decorative initials, brushy, swashy, looping, bouncy, calligraphic.
A lively brush-script with a rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics a flexible pen or brush. Strokes taper into pointed terminals, with frequent entry/exit strokes and looping joins that create a flowing, semi-connected rhythm. Proportions are compact and vertically oriented, with small lowercase bodies contrasted by tall ascenders and deep, looping descenders. Uppercase forms are more flourish-forward and gesture-like, while numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved spines and tapered ends.
Best suited for short to medium settings where its expressive stroke contrast and loops can be appreciated—logotypes, product labels, event materials, greeting cards, and display headlines. It can also work for emphasis in editorial layouts (pull quotes, section heads) when paired with a quieter companion text face.
The overall tone feels personable and celebratory—confident, a little dramatic, and intentionally imperfect in a human way. Its swashy caps and expressive loops suggest invitations, boutique branding, and upbeat editorial pull quotes rather than sober utility.
The design appears intended to replicate fast, stylish handwriting with brush-like contrast, prioritizing charm and motion over strict regularity. It aims to deliver a modern calligraphic feel with enough structure to remain readable while still looking handmade.
The texture alternates between smooth, rounded curves and sharper hairline flicks, giving lines of text a dynamic, “dancing” baseline. Capitals can become visually dominant due to their broader gestures and ornamental strokes, which works well for initials and short, high-impact phrases.