Cursive Arliw 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, posters, social media, playful, handmade, whimsical, friendly, casual, handcrafted feel, expressive tone, display impact, casual warmth, brushy, loopy, bouncy, organic, textured.
A slanted, brush-pen cursive with lively, variable stroke width and crisp tapering at entry and exit strokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with a bouncy baseline and a rhythm that alternates between heavier downstrokes and hairline joins. Terminals often finish in pointed flicks, while bowls and counters stay relatively compact, giving the overall texture a tight, energetic color. Capitals are simplified but expressive, with a mix of open curves and occasional angular turns that keep the set feeling hand-drawn rather than mechanically uniform.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where the brush contrast and lively cadence can be appreciated—headlines, quotes, invitations, packaging accents, and social graphics. It can also work for brief subheads or emphasized phrases, especially when paired with a simpler companion face for body copy.
The font reads informal and personable, like quick signage or a confident handwritten note. Its high-contrast brush behavior and animated curves add a slightly theatrical, storybook tone, balancing charm with a bit of drama. Overall it feels upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous, crafted character.
Designed to emulate modern brush handwriting with a quick, expressive motion and visible stroke modulation. The aim appears to be an engaging, handcrafted look that remains legible while preserving the spontaneity of a real pen or brush.
Connection behavior varies: many lowercase letters suggest joining strokes, but the flow is not rigidly continuous, which reinforces the natural handwriting effect. Figures follow the same brush logic, with distinctive, calligraphic curves and tapered ends that stand out in display settings.