Cursive Arbav 12 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, posters, headlines, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, lively, handwritten feel, expressive display, signature style, friendly tone, decorative impact, brushy, looping, bouncy, informal, rounded.
A brush-pen style script with tall, compact proportions and a lively, variable stroke that swells on curves and tapers into pointed terminals. Letterforms lean mostly upright with a bouncy baseline rhythm, combining rounded bowls with occasional sharp entry/exit flicks and teardrop-like ends. Connections are suggested by flowing joins in the sample text, while the overall texture stays dense and energetic due to narrow set widths and strong thick–thin modulation.
Best used for short, prominent text such as logos, product packaging, posters, invitations, social media graphics, and display headlines where the brush texture can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes or brief subheads, but its dense, expressive strokes make it less suitable for long body copy or small UI sizes.
The tone is casual and upbeat, with a personable, handcrafted feel that reads as friendly and expressive rather than formal. Its animated loops and swelling strokes give it a cheerful, crafty character suited to warm, conversational messaging.
Likely designed to emulate quick brush calligraphy with a controlled, repeatable rhythm—prioritizing personality, motion, and bold presence in display settings. The narrow, tall structure helps it fit more characters per line while still delivering a distinctly handwritten signature.
Capital forms are tall and gestural, often featuring prominent loops (notably in letters like B, D, and Q), which makes initials visually distinctive. Numerals follow the same brush logic with rounded curves and tapered finishes, keeping the set stylistically consistent.