Cursive Arkas 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, invitations, branding, packaging, elegant, lively, romantic, personal, vintage, handwritten charm, brush calligraphy, decorative initials, display impact, brushy, calligraphic, swashy, looping, slanted.
A flowing, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and high stroke modulation. Forms show tapered entry and exit strokes, rounded bowls, and frequent looped construction, with generous ascenders and descenders that add vertical movement. Letter widths vary noticeably, creating a lively rhythm; many joins are implied through connecting strokes in the lowercase, while capitals read as more independent, swash-like initials. The overall texture is smooth and ink-like, with crisp terminals and occasional thicker downstrokes that give the line a calligraphic presence.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where its expressive strokes can read clearly—logos, product names, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and packaging. It can also work for pull quotes or social graphics, especially when given comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The font feels personable and expressive, balancing refinement with a casual handwritten warmth. Its looping gestures and sweeping capitals lend a romantic, boutique tone, while the energetic rhythm keeps it approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush-calligraphy handwriting: dynamic contrast, smooth connected motion, and decorative capitals that provide instant flair for titles and names. It prioritizes visual charm and rhythm over strict uniformity, reinforcing an authentic handwritten character.
The sample text shows strong word-shape and an attractive cursive flow at display sizes, helped by the prominent loops and tapered terminals. Spacing appears intentionally airy for a script, which helps prevent dense dark spots despite the contrasty downstrokes.