Cursive Arlup 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, invitations, social media, whimsical, handcrafted, playful, lively, charming, handmade feel, expressive display, casual charm, brush lettering, brushy, calligraphic, loopy, bouncy, textured.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen dynamics and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, occasional ink-trap-like pinches, and a slightly irregular rhythm that reads as intentionally hand-drawn rather than mechanically uniform. Letterforms are generally upright with narrow proportions and compact counters, while ascenders and capitals add tall, looping gestures. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, giving the texture of a casual cursive with frequent lifted strokes and varied stroke endings.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its brush contrast and animated forms can be appreciated: logos and wordmarks, packaging labels, event invitations, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when generous tracking and line spacing are available to keep the lively stroke texture from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is friendly and expressive, with a playful, crafty feel that suggests personal notes, boutique branding, and informal display copy. The dramatic contrast and looping capitals add a touch of flourish, while the uneven brush texture keeps it approachable and human.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with a personable, handcrafted voice, balancing decorative looped capitals with a more legible, casual cursive lowercase. The emphasis appears to be on expressive display impact and a natural, slightly imperfect handwritten cadence.
Capitals tend to be more decorative and calligraphic than the lowercase, creating a noticeable shift in emphasis in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with simple forms and tapered terminals that match the handwritten character.