Cursive Arkaw 15 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, posters, friendly, casual, lively, handcrafted, playful, expressiveness, modern script, handwritten charm, headline impact, brushy, looped, slanted, bouncy, smooth.
A connected, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and a rhythmic, flowing baseline. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with heavier downstrokes and tapered entry/exit strokes that end in soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and frequent looped constructions in both capitals and lowercase, giving the alphabet a continuous, cursive texture. Overall spacing feels tight and energetic, with a slightly bouncy cadence that reads clearly at display sizes.
Well-suited to short headlines, logos, product labels, and promotional graphics where a handwritten signature feel is desirable. It also works nicely for greeting cards and invitations, especially when paired with a neutral sans or serif for supporting text.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like quick, confident handwriting done with a flexible brush pen. Its high-contrast strokes and looping joins add a sense of motion and charm, making it feel upbeat and approachable rather than formal.
Designed to emulate modern brush calligraphy in a tidy, repeatable way: narrow, connected forms with strong contrast and elegant tapers that deliver expressive handwriting while staying legible in titles and punchy phrases.
Capitals are expressive and simplified for speed, while lowercase maintains strong connectivity and smooth joins that keep words cohesive. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with slender forms and occasional curls that match the script’s gesture.