Cursive Arlaf 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, greeting cards, social media, packaging, friendly, playful, personal, casual, lively, handwritten warmth, casual voice, brush script, expressive display, personal branding, brushy, looped, bouncy, organic, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and a rightward slant. Strokes are rounded and slightly tapered, with soft terminals and occasional flicks on ascenders and descenders. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with an uneven, human rhythm and gently varied stroke lengths that keep the texture animated. Counters are generally open, and the forms lean on simplified, looped construction rather than rigid geometry.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where a handwritten voice is desirable, such as headlines, invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and social graphics. It can work well on packaging or signage when a friendly, crafted feel is needed, especially at sizes large enough to preserve the fine hairlines and joins.
The font reads warm and approachable, like quick notes written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its bouncy rhythm and fluid joins give it an upbeat, informal tone that suits conversational messaging and lighthearted branding. The overall impression is energetic and personable rather than formal or restrained.
Designed to capture the spontaneity of casual cursive writing while maintaining enough consistency for repeated use in branding and display. The contrasty brush-like strokes and looping connections aim to convey a personal, handcrafted tone with energetic movement.
Capital letters are expressive and slightly taller, acting as lively entry points without becoming overly ornate. Descenders (such as in g, j, y, and z) are long and curving, adding flourish and motion, while numerals keep the same handwritten cadence with simple, rounded shapes.