Cursive Arlup 6 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, logos, playful, casual, handmade, friendly, lively, brush lettering, handmade warmth, expressive display, casual branding, brushy, looping, bouncy, organic, expressive.
A lively brush-pen script with a right-leaning slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, with occasional dry-brush texture and slightly irregular terminals that reinforce a handmade rhythm. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with a mix of open and closed counters and frequent loop structures in ascenders and descenders. Connections are suggested by flowing stroke endings, while many characters remain loosely separated, creating an energetic, variable rhythm across words.
Best suited to short, display-oriented text such as social posts, invitations, greeting cards, packaging callouts, and headline-style quotes where its brush contrast and movement can be appreciated. It can also work for wordmarks and boutique-style branding when used at larger sizes with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a spontaneous, handwritten feel that reads as personable rather than polished. The bounce and expressive contrast give it a cheerful, crafty character suited to approachable messaging.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with natural pressure changes and a relaxed, personal cadence. The intent appears to balance legibility with expressive flair, providing a script that feels handmade and contemporary for casual display settings.
Capitals are tall and gestural, functioning as expressive initials that can stand out in short phrases. Numerals share the same brush-driven contrast and lively movement, keeping the texture consistent when mixing text and numbers.