Cursive Arbav 7 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, social posts, invitations, posters, playful, casual, friendly, crafty, expressive, hand-lettered feel, display impact, casual warmth, compact titles, brushy, monoline feel, rounded, bouncy, loopy.
A lively brush-script with quick, tapered strokes and a slightly right-leaning stance. Letterforms are compact and tall, with a narrow overall footprint and elastic stroke modulation that suggests a marker or brush pen. Curves are rounded and slightly irregular in a deliberate, hand-made way, with looped ascenders/descenders and occasional extended entry/exit strokes that create a flowing rhythm. Capitals are simple and upright-leaning with softened terminals, while lowercase forms show more cursive motion and joining potential; numerals follow the same handwritten, slightly bouncing baseline behavior.
Well-suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, product labels, café menus, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can work for brief quotes or callouts, but its narrow proportions and lively stroke behavior are best showcased at display sizes rather than long passages.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with an informal, handwritten energy that feels approachable and contemporary. Its brisk rhythm and brushy terminals give it a crafty, DIY tone that can also skew upbeat and celebratory when set larger.
Designed to mimic fast, confident brush lettering with a contemporary casual script feel, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict geometric regularity. The narrow, tall proportions and energetic terminals aim to deliver strong presence in compact spaces while retaining a natural hand-drawn cadence.
The long cross strokes and occasional high-reaching swashes can add character in headlines but may require extra line spacing in tight settings. Dense counters and compact widths make it best when given enough size and breathing room, especially in mixed-case text.