Cursive Arlet 12 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, friendly, playful, casual, lively, handmade, modern calligraphy, display emphasis, handmade feel, brand warmth, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, expressive.
A brush-pen script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a forward slant, built from smooth, rounded strokes that taper to fine terminals. Letterforms show a bouncy baseline and variable stroke widths that mimic pressure changes, with compact counters and softly swollen joins. Capitals are simplified and energetic with occasional entry/exit flicks, while lowercase forms lean toward connected writing, using looping ascenders/descenders and quick, calligraphic turns. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with open, airy curves and tapered ends.
This style suits short, high-impact lines such as logos, product names, packaging callouts, social posts, and event materials. It works best at display sizes where the brush contrast and looping shapes can stay clear, and it can add personality to headings or pull quotes when used sparingly.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick but confident lettering for personal notes or boutique branding. Its lively rhythm and brushy contrast give it a charming, upbeat feel that reads as approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to simulate modern brush calligraphy in a polished, repeatable form—capturing natural pen pressure, quick joins, and an upbeat handwritten cadence for expressive display typography.
Spacing and connections feel intentionally loose and handwritten, with some letters appearing more fully joined than others, reinforcing an authentic, written-on-the-fly character. The texture remains clean and consistent, with smooth curves and minimal wobble despite the expressive contrast.