Cursive Arlom 8 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, quotes, playful, friendly, lively, handmade, expressive, personality, warmth, impact, informality, motion, brushy, tapered, looped, swashy, rounded.
A brush-script style with connected lowercase forms, smooth joins, and clear stroke modulation that creates a calligraphic texture. Letterforms are compact with rounded bowls and tapered ends, while ascenders and descenders add prominent loops and curls that punctuate the line. Capitals are simplified but energetic, pairing broad strokes with occasional inward curves; overall spacing stays tight and the word silhouettes read as bouncy and animated.
Well suited for branding moments that benefit from a warm, human voice—packaging, café or food labels, lifestyle logos, event posters, and social media graphics. It works especially well for short headlines, quotes, and callouts where the swashes and connections can be appreciated. For best results, give it moderate tracking and ample line spacing to accommodate its tall loops and energetic descenders.
This script conveys an upbeat, friendly tone with a hint of drama from its emphatic swashes and teardrop-like terminals. The rhythm feels lively and personable, suggesting casual confidence rather than formality. Its expressive curves and occasional flourish give it a playful, handcrafted charm.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering that remains legible at display sizes while retaining hand-drawn character. It emphasizes expressive entry/exit strokes and fluid connections to create momentum across words. The overall construction favors charm and immediacy over strict regularity.
Some lowercase characters feature pronounced descenders (notably in g, j, y) that create a decorative baseline rhythm, and several capitals introduce subtle flourish without becoming overly ornate. Numerals are simple and rounded, matching the brushy, handwritten texture of the letters.