Cursive Arbab 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, invitations, social media, branding, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, whimsical, handwritten warmth, casual elegance, modern script, friendly display, brushy, monoline feel, bouncy, looped, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and crisp contrast between thicker downstrokes and finer connecting strokes. Letterforms are generally upright with a gently bouncy baseline and variable rhythm, combining partial connections with occasional breaks that keep the texture airy. Terminals are rounded and slightly tapered, counters are open, and ascenders/descenders are long and expressive, giving the text a flowing silhouette without becoming overly ornate.
This font suits short to medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, product packaging, café or boutique branding, and social graphics. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when set with generous spacing and a moderate size to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an informal, slightly whimsical energy. It reads like quick, confident handwriting—polished enough for display, but still clearly handmade and approachable.
The design appears intended to capture a natural brush-script handwriting look with a readable, modern simplicity. Its mix of flowing joins, open shapes, and expressive loops aims to deliver an informal signature-like presence for contemporary display use.
Capitals are simplified and tall, acting as clear anchors at the start of words, while the lowercase introduces more loops and soft joins. Numerals match the handwritten character, using smooth curves and light tapering that keep them consistent with the script texture.