Cursive Arnav 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, greeting cards, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten authenticity, friendly voice, expressive display, brushy, looping, slanted, bouncy, expressive.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and clear high–low stroke modulation that mimics pressure from a pointed brush or pen. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with a bouncy baseline, rounded turns, and occasional tapered terminals that sharpen into fine entry/exit strokes. The texture is energetic but consistent, with smooth curves, open counters, and generous looping in characters like g, y, and j; spacing varies subtly to preserve a natural handwritten rhythm.
Best suited for short display use such as logos, product labels, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, and social posts where an authentic handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for pull quotes and headlines, especially when set with ample line spacing to accommodate its loops and lively ascenders/descenders.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an upbeat, conversational feel that reads as informal and approachable. Its flowing motion and punchy contrast give it a spirited, handcrafted charm suited to lighthearted or welcoming messaging.
Designed to deliver a natural, hand-lettered brush look with confident contrast and a quick, flowing cadence. The compact proportions and energetic strokes aim to balance readability with expressive personality for modern casual display typography.
Uppercase forms feel more gestural and sometimes partially disconnected, while lowercase maintains a stronger cursive flow, creating a dynamic hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same brush-driven logic with rounded shapes and tapered joins, keeping the set cohesive in short runs and headings.