Cursive Arlup 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social posts, packaging, quotes, playful, handmade, friendly, romantic, casual, handwritten feel, expressive contrast, friendly display, craft aesthetic, brushy, looping, airy, bouncy, expressive.
A lively brush-script with a rightward slant, narrow proportions, and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics pressure from a flexible tip. Strokes taper into sharp terminals and occasional teardrop-like joins, giving letters an energetic, calligraphic snap. Uppercase forms are tall and simplified, while lowercase shows looping ascenders/descenders and a compact x-height, creating a buoyant rhythm. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, handwritten texture while remaining consistent enough for continuous text.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy such as greeting cards, invitations, social media graphics, boutique packaging, and quote-style headlines. It can work in brief subheads or captions when given adequate size and breathing room, and it pairs well with a simple sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a light, upbeat bounce that feels informal and inviting. Its brushy contrast and looping forms add a touch of romance and craft, suggesting hand-lettered notes, small-batch branding, and celebratory messaging rather than strict formality.
Designed to capture the look of quick brush lettering with expressive pressure changes and a natural, handwritten cadence. The goal appears to be a charming, contemporary script that reads as personal and crafted while staying legible for prominent titles and punchy phrases.
Round characters (like o, e, a) stay open and airy, and the numerals follow the same brush logic with tapered starts and heavier downstrokes. The strong contrast and narrow set make it visually striking at display sizes, while the compact lowercase and lively joins can feel busy when set too small or too tightly tracked.