Cursive Arlaf 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, greeting cards, quotes, playful, friendly, crafty, casual, whimsical, handmade feel, cheerful voice, display script, personal tone, brushy, looping, bouncy, lively, monoline accents.
A lively brush-script with a rightward slant and pronounced stroke contrast that mimics pressure from a pointed brush or flexible pen. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded terminals, teardrop-like joins, and frequent looped entry/exit strokes that keep words moving forward. The rhythm is bouncy and irregular in a controlled way, mixing taller ascenders with smaller lowercase bodies and occasional long, sweeping strokes (notably in capitals and descenders). Connections are often implied rather than strictly continuous, helping readability while preserving an informal handwritten texture.
Works well for short headlines, logos, tags, invitations, and quote-style graphics where an expressive handwritten voice is desired. It’s also a good fit for packaging, café/food branding, and social media content that benefits from a friendly, personal tone, especially at medium to large sizes where the contrast and loops can breathe.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and conversational, with a hand-crafted feel that suggests spontaneity rather than formality. Its looping gestures and energetic contrast give it a cheerful, slightly whimsical personality suited to personable messaging.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering—expressive enough for display use, but structured enough to remain legible in short phrases. The compact proportions and consistent slant aim to create a cohesive, flowing line in everyday, informal typography.
Capitals are decorative and flourish-prone, while lowercase forms stay simpler and more repetitive for smoother text flow. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with open curves and soft corners, keeping the set visually consistent in mixed content.