Cursive Arben 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, greeting cards, social media, friendly, casual, playful, artisanal, expressive, handmade feel, friendly display, brush lettering, signature style, casual charm, brushy, looped, bouncy, tapered, monoline-ish.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing tapered stroke endings and noticeable thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are slanted and compact, with tight spacing and a quick, energetic rhythm. Connections appear intermittently rather than fully continuous, and many capitals feature prominent loops and swashes that add emphasis without becoming overly ornate. The overall texture is dark and fluid, with occasional stroke breaks and simplified joins that reinforce the hand-drawn character.
Best suited to short to medium-length text where its expressive strokes can be appreciated—logos, product names, invitations, labels, and pull quotes. It also works well for overlays on imagery and social media graphics, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting copy.
The tone is warm and personable, like quick marker lettering for notes, packaging, or social posts. Its bouncy motion and decorative capitals give it a cheerful, slightly whimsical presence while still reading as everyday handwriting.
Designed to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with a polished consistency, balancing decorative flourishes in capitals with straightforward lowercase forms. The intent appears to be an approachable script that adds personality and motion to display typography without requiring elaborate calligraphic detail.
Capitals carry the strongest personality, often using oversized entry strokes and rounded bowls, while lowercase forms stay compact with small counters and looped ascenders/descenders. Numerals match the script style with smooth curves and tapered terminals, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text.