Cursive Arbaz 12 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, lively, handwritten feel, casual branding, expressive display, craft aesthetic, brushy, rounded, monoline-like, bouncy, expressive.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining compact, upright letterforms with rounded terminals and occasional tapered joins. Strokes show noticeable pressure contrast and slightly irregular edges that read as hand-drawn rather than geometric. The lowercase has a small x-height with tall ascenders and deep, loopy descenders, while capitals are narrow and simplified, often built from single, confident strokes. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, adding an organic rhythm; some characters connect while others remain loosely separated depending on shape.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, captions, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where the handwritten texture can be appreciated. It also fits invitations, greeting cards, and casual branding, especially in contexts aiming for a friendly, handmade impression.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a personal, note-like character. Its bouncy rhythm and soft curves feel approachable and crafty, suggesting spontaneity and warmth rather than formality or restraint.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with an easy, conversational flow. The narrow proportions and strong stroke emphasis help it stay punchy in display settings while preserving the natural variation of writing by hand.
Letterforms prioritize gesture over strict consistency: curves are slightly asymmetric, counters are compact, and joins can be open, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and smooth curves that match the script texture.