Script Arbu 1 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, greeting cards, packaging, elegant, romantic, whimsical, classic, feminine, signature feel, formal charm, decorative caps, modern calligraphy, personal tone, looping, flourished, calligraphic, swashy, brushed.
A flowing, calligraphy-inspired script with a rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes move with a brush-pen rhythm: tapered entry/exit strokes, rounded turns, and occasional bulb-like terminals give it a lively, handmade feel. Capitals are taller and more ornate, featuring generous loops and curving spines, while lowercase forms stay compact with simple joins and softly bouncing baselines. Counters are generally open and rounded, and the numerals follow the same cursive logic with curved stems and delicate finishing strokes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings such as wedding materials, event stationery, product labels, social graphics, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a personal, upscale script voice is desired, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The tone reads graceful and personable, balancing polish with a light, playful charm. Its swashy capitals and smooth, looping motion suggest invitations, boutique branding, and celebratory messaging rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush calligraphy with an emphasis on expressive capitals and smooth, readable lowercase forms. It aims to deliver a refined handwritten signature look that feels celebratory and boutique-oriented while remaining legible in display sizes.
Uppercase letters carry much of the decorative personality, with several forms using prominent initial loops and occasional inward curls that can create striking word shapes. Spacing appears naturally handwritten, with modest variation in character widths and a slightly bouncy cadence that reinforces the informal elegance.