Cursive Arlob 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, playful, casual, handmade, friendly, lively, handwritten feel, expressive motion, casual warmth, display impact, brushy, looping, bouncy, expressive, rounded.
A lively, brush-pen script with a forward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, with rounded turns and occasional ink-like swelling on curves. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed overall, with a bouncy baseline rhythm and variable internal widths that add a natural, handwritten cadence. Connections appear frequently in lowercase, while capitals read as simplified, drawn forms that still match the cursive flow in weight and contrast.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as brand marks, product packaging callouts, social posts, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. It is especially effective at larger sizes where the stroke modulation and brush-like terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, balancing legibility with a distinctly personal, hand-lettered charm. Its energetic contrast and looping terminals give it a personable, conversational feel suited to warm, approachable messaging.
Designed to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting with an emphasis on fluid motion, expressive contrast, and a natural, slightly irregular rhythm. The goal appears to be an approachable script that feels personal and crafted while staying readable in typical display settings.
Counters tend to be small and tight, and the contrast is most apparent in verticals versus rounded joins, creating a dynamic texture in longer lines. Numerals follow the same brush-script logic, maintaining the slant and tapered endings for stylistic consistency.