Cursive Arlaf 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, posters, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, expressiveness, modern script, brushy, monoline feel, bouncy baseline, rounded, looping.
A lively handwritten script with tall ascenders, compact lowercase bodies, and a narrow overall footprint. Strokes show a pen/brush-like modulation with crisp hairline joins and heavier downstrokes, plus occasional tapered terminals that keep counters open. Letterforms lean mostly upright with a bouncy rhythm, mixing partial connections and small entry/exit strokes that suggest quick, confident writing rather than strict continuous joining. Capitals are prominent and loopy, adding vertical emphasis and giving words a varied, animated silhouette.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly, handwritten voice is desired—such as branding accents, product packaging, quotes, invitations, and social graphics. It also suits headlines and display settings where its tall, narrow forms can add personality while keeping line lengths compact.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with an informal charm that feels conversational and handcrafted. Its narrow, tall proportions and springy rhythm add a slightly quirky, whimsical tone without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed to capture an approachable, modern handwritten look with strong verticality and expressive stroke contrast. The aim appears to be a versatile script for display use that balances legibility with a casual, personal tone.
Spacing and joins appear intentionally irregular in a natural way, reinforcing an authentic handwriting texture. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic, with simple forms and lively curves that match the letter rhythm.