Cursive Arbid 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, social media, invitations, posters, playful, casual, expressive, friendly, lively, hand-lettered feel, modern calligraphy, approachability, visual energy, brushy, loopy, bouncy, textured, airy.
A lively brush-pen script with a forward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes are mostly monoline in motion but swell decisively on downstrokes, with tapered entries and exit flicks that create a rhythmic, handwritten texture. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with generous ascenders/descenders and a relatively small lowercase body, giving the lines a light, airy feel despite the bold stroke peaks. Curves are elastic and slightly irregular in a natural way, and many joins are implied rather than strictly connected, keeping the texture open and legible at display sizes.
This font is well suited to short, prominent text where its brush contrast and lively rhythm can shine—such as headlines, quotes, packaging labels, event invites, and social media graphics. It also works for branding accents or pull quotes when paired with a calmer sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick but confident hand lettering. It feels upbeat and human, balancing elegance from the contrast with a spontaneous, sketchy energy from the brush edges and looping forms.
The design appears intended to mimic modern brush calligraphy: fast, expressive strokes with controlled contrast and approachable shapes. Its proportions and texture suggest a focus on charming, contemporary lettering for display-oriented communication rather than extended reading.
Uppercase forms read as simplified, gestural capitals with occasional flourish, while lowercase shows the strongest personality through tall loops and soft, rounded terminals. Numerals follow the same brush logic, mixing sturdy downstrokes with hairline curves for a cohesive, hand-drawn feel.