Cursive Arlut 1 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, headlines, invitations, playful, casual, friendly, lively, crafty, handwritten charm, modern script, expressive display, brand warmth, brushy, looped, bouncy, expressive, monoline-to-contrast.
A flowing, brush-pen script with a right-leaning posture and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes feel pressure-driven, with tapered entries and exits, occasional hairline connectors, and fuller downstrokes that create a punchy rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and upright in their footprint but show loose, handwritten variability in width and joining, mixing partial connections with standalone shapes. Terminals are rounded and swooping, and capitals are tall and gestural with simplified, airy structures that keep the texture light despite the heavy downstrokes.
Well-suited to short-form display use such as logos, brand marks, product labels, greeting cards, invitations, posters, and pull quotes. It also works nicely for social graphics and lifestyle or craft-oriented packaging where a hand-drawn voice is desired. For best results, use at larger sizes and with generous line spacing to preserve the delicate hairlines and looping joins.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes, packaging, or social content. Its lively swashes and bouncing baseline add charm and informality, while the crisp contrast gives it a polished, contemporary craft feel rather than a formal calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of brush handwriting while remaining consistent enough for repeatable display typography. It prioritizes expressive stroke contrast, looping cursive movement, and a friendly, modern handwritten presence for branding and decorative text.
The texture alternates between dense black strokes and fine hairlines, so spacing and rhythm feel intentionally irregular and organic. Numerals echo the same handwritten energy with curved forms and tapered strokes, reading best when given room. The short lowercase proportions and frequent loops make it more expressive than purely utilitarian.