Cursive Arkod 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, expressive, casual, energetic, handmade, contemporary, handwritten feel, brush calligraphy, personal tone, display impact, dynamic rhythm, brushy, slanted, looping, textured, tapered.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered entry/exit strokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with compact bowls and tight counters; terminals often end in sharp points or soft flicks that mimic pressure changes. Strokes show slightly rough, ink-like edges and occasional irregularities that reinforce a drawn feel, while overall rhythm remains consistent across the alphabet and numerals. Ascenders are tall and prominent, and the lowercase structure is compact, giving lines of text a lively, rising cadence.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, cover titles, packaging accents, and social media graphics where a personal, brush-lettered voice is desired. It can work for short-to-medium text lines (taglines, pull quotes, invitations) when ample size and spacing are used to preserve clarity.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—confident and personable rather than polished or ceremonial. Its quick, gestural strokes feel spontaneous and energetic, suggesting handwritten notes, modern brush lettering, and friendly emphasis in short phrases.
Likely designed to emulate quick brush calligraphy with strong contrast and a natural, handwritten slant, prioritizing expressive movement and a handcrafted texture over strict uniformity. The narrow proportions and compact lowercase help create punchy, space-efficient word shapes for attention-grabbing display use.
Capitals read as simplified brush-script initials with strong diagonals and occasional looped joins, pairing naturally with the more continuous lowercase. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with tapered starts and rounded turns, keeping the set cohesive. The texture and contrast are most noticeable at display sizes, where the stroke variation and pointed terminals add character.