Cursive Arlij 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, lively, handwritten charm, casual warmth, expressive display, signature feel, brushy, looping, bouncy, monoline feel, tapered.
A lively brush-script design with a rightward slant and visibly tapered stroke endings that mimic pressure changes from a pen or brush. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with rounded bowls, frequent entry/exit flicks, and occasional looped constructions (notably in descenders and capitals). The rhythm is bouncy and informal, mixing smooth curves with sharper turns, and showing subtle irregularities that reinforce a hand-drawn character. Spacing feels naturally variable, with many shapes that prefer word-level setting over tight, mechanical alignment.
This style works well for short-to-medium text where personality matters: brand marks, product packaging, invitations and greeting cards, social media graphics, pull quotes, and display headlines. It is especially effective when paired with a clean sans for supporting copy and when given enough size and spacing to let the loops and tapers stay clear.
The font reads warm and personable, with an upbeat, conversational tone. Its energetic swashes and looped strokes create a cheerful, crafty feel suited to casual messaging rather than formal documentation.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, confident handwritten signature/brush note look—expressive, legible at display sizes, and visually engaging through taper, slant, and looping joins.
Capitals are expressive and often taller and more gestural than the lowercase, creating a strong headline presence. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with curved forms and light terminal flicks that keep the set consistent with the letters.